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title: "GB-Bristol: Contract for Research on increasing male participation in Higher Education healthcare courses"
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# GB-Bristol: Contract for Research on increasing male participation in Higher Education healthcare courses

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ed95fd3-ad65-44a2-82c1-317cc3940e0f

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## Summary

The Office for Students is seeking proposals for a research contract aimed at increasing male participation in higher education healthcare courses. Published on 1st February 2019, this tender, classified under research and development services, has a total value of £100,000, with a minimum threshold of £50,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender submission deadline extending to 3pm on 26th February 2019. The contract period is slated to start on 11th March 2019 and will last until 31st December 2019, with the work to be conducted in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research and consultancy within the education or healthcare sectors. Businesses that can demonstrate effective strategies for enhancing participation and engagement in educational programmes could be particularly well-suited to respond. As the contracting authority is focused on SMEs, those with innovative approaches or previous experience in educational research may find this an ideal opportunity to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market presence.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 22 February 2019 for the following reason: Extension of tender deadline to 3pm on Tuesday 26th February 2019(Contract for Research on increasing male participation in Higher Education healthcare courses) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a0fc51-c989-46b8-a79f-5161c4edcd57 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2019 at 15:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a0fc51-c989-46b8-a79f-5161c4edcd57
- 1 Feb 2019 at 16:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a0fc51-c989-46b8-a79f-5161c4edcd57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a0fc51-c989-46b8-a79f-5161c4edcd57
  22nd February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Contract-for-Research-on-increasing-male-participation-in-Higher-Education-healthcare-courses/N632A979C7
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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