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title: "GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Presentation of TEF research"
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# GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Presentation of TEF research

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32b64858-6c6e-4b93-8d0c-c40fa8ec2174

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Presentation of TEF research" has been completed by the Office for Students, located in Bristol, UK. This tender falls under the industry category of Research Services, with a focus on understanding students' interpretations and perceptions of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) through several focus groups. The contract, valued at £19,955.81, runs from 18th May 2026 to 1st October 2026. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with an award notice published on 1st June 2026. The procurement method was not specified, and the project was part of a call off from the OfS Framework PRN2241 for polling and opinion research services. The tender targets the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in research services, particularly those capable of conducting effective focus groups and interpretative research activities. Although it specifies that it is not open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), it can still benefit research firms experienced in educational data analysis and opinion polling. Shift Insight Ltd, a supplier known for its expertise in research services, has been selected for this project, indicating that firms with similar capabilities are well-suited for such opportunities.

## Notice

Research to understand student's interpretation and perception of TEF consisting of 6 focus groups with 5-6 applicants. Additional information: call off from OfS Framework PRN2241- Polling and opinion research service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527e4090-b497-401f-aae7-7c8616a5363a |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,955 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,955 |
| 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 | SHIFT INSIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527e4090-b497-401f-aae7-7c8616a5363a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527e4090-b497-401f-aae7-7c8616a5363a
  1st June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1040009418
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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