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title: "GB-Bristol: Discovery for a resource to support prospective higher education students with decision making"
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# GB-Bristol: Discovery for a resource to support prospective higher education students with decision making

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22b1c81d-0e9c-4c5e-b2c6-ac47938c98d3

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Office for Students, based in Bristol, which has awarded a contract for the "Discovery for a resource to support prospective higher education students with decision making." This contract falls under the services industry, specifically categorised as software programming and consultancy services, with a total value of £91,750. The procurement was initiated through a tender process, with the contract period starting on 24th July 2018 and concluding on 14th September 2018. The award notice was published on 16th September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software consultancy and programming services, particularly those equipped to design resources aimed at aiding students in their decision-making processes for higher education. Companies with experience in educational technology or digital resource development would be well-suited to compete in future opportunities arising from this procurement, supporting the drive for better student guidance and decision-making tools in the education sector.

## Notice

Discovery for a resource to support prospective higher education students with decision making

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d21b91ce-4e16-4a50-a147-e305e020a4bb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2018 - 14 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,750 |
| 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 | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2019 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d21b91ce-4e16-4a50-a147-e305e020a4bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d21b91ce-4e16-4a50-a147-e305e020a4bb
  16th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=430686651
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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