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title: "GB-Bristol: Coding of Access and Participation Plans"
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# GB-Bristol: Coding of Access and Participation Plans

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b6daf45-7181-4c4b-9c18-702e37b5fc41

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## Summary

The contract titled "GB-Bristol: Coding of Access and Participation Plans" is being issued by the Office for Students, located in Bristol, UK. This tender falls within the General Management Consultancy Services industry category and is currently at the Tender stage. The tender was published on 31st August 2018, with submissions due by 18th September 2018. The procurement method is open, allowing all interested parties to submit their bids, with a contract value ranging from £50,000 to £100,000 for services required between 1st October 2018 and 30th September 2020.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in consultancy, data analysis, or research services. Companies with experience in coding qualitative data, especially using MAXQDA software, will find this tender particularly relevant. The successful bidder will contribute to the development of Access and Participation Plans, thereby directly influencing educational outreach and accessibility initiatives.

## Notice

Contract for Using MAXQDA -Qualitative Data Analysis Software- to code the 2019-20 and 2020-21 Access and Participation Plans (APPs), including a report on changes to Targets Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118a01e6-7678-4313-904a-9230d67d6e4b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE FOR STUDENTS |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Gifford |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2018 at 10:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118a01e6-7678-4313-904a-9230d67d6e4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118a01e6-7678-4313-904a-9230d67d6e4b
  31st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Coding-of-Access-and-Participation-Plans/S429Q79478
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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