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title: "Research on UK students studying abroad"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2970df60-51d4-4c01-95ec-db29baf962d2"
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published: "2018-08-28"
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# Research on UK students studying abroad

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2970df60-51d4-4c01-95ec-db29baf962d2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which is based in Sheffield, England. The tender, titled "Research on UK students studying abroad," falls under the research and development services industry category. The procurement stage is marked by an active award dated 23rd May 2018, with a contract period commencing on 4th June 2018 and concluding on 31st December 2018. This was executed through an open procedure classified as a below-threshold tender, with an award value of £83,975.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in research and consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in educational research methodologies, data analysis, and qualitative interviews would be well-suited to compete for similar future projects, allowing them to leverage their capabilities to deliver valuable insights on UK students' experiences abroad.

## Notice

Secondary analysis of HESA data Survey of 1,550 UK undergraduates Qualitative interviews with 80 UK students Survey of 500 diploma-mobile students Qualitative interviews with 40 diploma mobile students

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29310f62-33c1-44a9-a234-bb0252911592 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,975 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CAREERS RESEARCH AND ADVISORY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2018 at 11:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29310f62-33c1-44a9-a234-bb0252911592
- 27 Jul 2018 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29310f62-33c1-44a9-a234-bb0252911592

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29310f62-33c1-44a9-a234-bb0252911592
  28th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dcf0cb23-791d-4f67-847e-0ed3e95a63e6
  Redacted Contract

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