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title: "UK SBS Professional Doctorates: research to understand demand for and the characteristics of the range of professional doctorates in English higher education"
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# UK SBS Professional Doctorates: research to understand demand for and the characteristics of the range of professional doctorates in English higher education

Buyer: N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3924a24a-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd is seeking tenders for a project titled "UK SBS Professional Doctorates: research to understand demand for and the characteristics of the range of professional doctorates in English higher education." This initiative aims to gather qualitative and quantitative data related to professional doctorates, with a focus on higher education institutions, students, and employers. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 27 February 2015, with contract services expected to run from 30 March 2015 until 10 October 2015. The total value of the contract is £43,333, and the geographical location for delivery is specified as the South West of England, with the procurement method being an open procedure below threshold limits.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in market research, education services, or training solutions, particularly those with experience in higher education studies. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as there is potential for smaller firms to contribute innovative methodologies or insights into the demand for professional doctorates. Participating in this tender could position businesses favourably within the academic sector, allowing them to demonstrate their expertise and expand their client base in educational research and data analysis.

## Notice

HEFCE invites tenders to undertake a study to understand the demand for and characteristics of the range of professional doctorates in English higher education. The commissioned research will involve qualitative research with stakeholder representatives as well as samples from three interlinked interest groups: HEIs, students and employers. Researchers will also work with HEFCE to collect and evaluate quantitative data on professional doctorates, to better understand the profile of this diverse group of students at the national level. The primary output will be a written report to HEFCE, though we will work closely with the project team throughout and will require regular updates on progress and findings. Results will feed into the Council's wider, cross-cutting theme on postgraduate funding and will inform our work on vocational and technical skills in HE, and beyond, including providing evidence for the 2015 Spending Review. Additional information: How to apply UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. Please register on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so . For help regarding the application process Tel 0345 010 3503

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a164eb4-f6ee-453d-82c4-836483ac830c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2015 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2015 - 10 Oct 2015 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,600 |
| 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 | N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2018 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a164eb4-f6ee-453d-82c4-836483ac830c
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb634f80-522c-4c83-91a1-912d15997d5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a164eb4-f6ee-453d-82c4-836483ac830c
  17th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb634f80-522c-4c83-91a1-912d15997d5c
  27th February 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49c555ec-b330-4e10-96f0-fee94bf77bbb
  Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/939a40ae-85c0-468f-9683-f841fbda7bf3
  Bidder Logging in to Emptoris
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/833a848a-1ee9-4578-ac5e-c407c2f77a5f
  Terms and Conditions including NDA
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5d53216-a3a2-41fa-84fd-49df7d155f25
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4972687-0b64-45a5-903a-84385958b1b7
  ITQ Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27a8c279-e1b3-46c3-a8d0-01353dd871c4
  ITQ Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/259975fa-6f39-4d65-b3cd-4c4f2a65be21
  Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c52a953-be82-4cf1-80d4-45468716ec13
  Bidder Logging in to Emptoris
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a83ee03-40e6-4a94-a1a4-5efb462972c8
  Terms and Conditions including NDA
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab857844-4449-491a-b8db-5ff831cf7e97
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec642680-2a5e-408e-b92f-e79785f9c53b
  ITQ Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32a02c86-c231-4e40-94e1-a841824e0045
  ITQ Specification

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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