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title: "Office for Students:Contract for provision of support services for TRAC and understanding academic and financial sustainability of the UK Education Sector"
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# Office for Students:Contract for provision of support services for TRAC and understanding academic and financial sustainability of the UK Education Sector

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ba1bed0-ffa0-4a51-b3f1-a5bb81028280

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Office for Students seeking a provider for support services related to financial sustainability in the UK education sector. This contract, entitled "Contract for provision of support services for TRAC and understanding academic and financial sustainability of the UK Education Sector," has an estimated value of £2,000,000 and is classified under technical testing, analysis and consultancy services. Located in the South West of England, the procurement was conducted through an open procedure and is currently in the award stage, with the contract period set to run from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2025. The submission deadline for tenders was June 22, 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialize in consultancy and analytical services within the education sector. Companies offering expertise in financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and educational funding models would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging successfully in this tender could foster business growth by establishing long-term relationships with key stakeholders in UK higher education, thereby enhancing their industry presence and credibility.

## Notice

The OfS is looking to select a provider capable of delivering support services to the OfS and other UK higher education funding and regulatory bodies; the Regulators and Funders Financial Sustainability Group; the TRAC Development Group and UK higher education sector stakeholders, including providing a central support function for the Transparent Approach to Costing (TRAC).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045c170b-7b5d-4eec-8f23-797c9b6cdaa2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2020 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045c170b-7b5d-4eec-8f23-797c9b6cdaa2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045c170b-7b5d-4eec-8f23-797c9b6cdaa2
  31st October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=538533057
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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