--- title: "Understanding the absolute and relative cost of different modes and levels of HE provision" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4fa21983-50d4-47f1-b6ce-df43213fa69a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4fa21983-50d4-47f1-b6ce-df43213fa69a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fa21983-50d4-47f1-b6ce-df43213fa69a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fa21983-50d4-47f1-b6ce-df43213fa69a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2019-04-11" --- # Understanding the absolute and relative cost of different modes and levels of HE provision Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fa21983-50d4-47f1-b6ce-df43213fa69a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4fa21983-50d4-47f1-b6ce-df43213fa69a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fa21983-50d4-47f1-b6ce-df43213fa69a.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is conducting a public procurement process titled "Understanding the absolute and relative cost of different modes and levels of HE provision". This tender falls under the research and development services industry category and is located in London, England. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 28th March 2018, with a contract period commencing on 30th April 2018 and concluding on 30th November 2018. The original tender period ended on 10th April 2018. The total contract value is £200,000, with a minimum contract value of £125,000 and the procurement method used is an open procedure below threshold. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the consultancy and research sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating in this contract, companies can engage in valuable research to explore educational costs, potentially enhancing their portfolios in public sector consultancy. Suppliers with expertise in economic analysis, data collection, and higher education provisioning would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Evidence review and collection of data from HE providers to explore the costs of undergraduate and postgraduate course provision, the main factors that determine these costs and the reasons for differences across subjects, institutions, levels and modes of study. - The deadline for EOIs is 6pm, Monday 9th April 2018. See the attached EOI document for more detail. Additional information: The deadline for EOIs is 6pm, Monday 9th April 2018. The word count limit for EOIs is 1,000 words. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6982dc-6bdd-4759-87b5-7281cb0ff195 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Jul 2018 | | Contract period | 23 Jul 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £193,500 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KPMG | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Apr 2019 at 12:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6982dc-6bdd-4759-87b5-7281cb0ff195 - 25 Mar 2019 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6982dc-6bdd-4759-87b5-7281cb0ff195 - 25 Mar 2019 at 11:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ecd91b-4e25-457d-9da6-603609a62998 - 28 Mar 2018 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ecd91b-4e25-457d-9da6-603609a62998 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6982dc-6bdd-4759-87b5-7281cb0ff195 11th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ecd91b-4e25-457d-9da6-603609a62998 25th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d3178d5-11d2-4f4c-b4b2-94ad87a0d164 EOI Advert - DFERPPU 2018017 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d88f0da-e07c-40b9-84e4-66737612999a New EOI Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e3ac78e-77fa-4a40-8f53-708ec0449572 Redacted Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95145623-2733-4ee2-9c27-dcdea3942ec1 Redacted Variation ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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