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title: "Understanding the cost of undergraduate provision and qualifications in the HE sector in England_con_27513"
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# Understanding the cost of undergraduate provision and qualifications in the HE sector in England_con_27513

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5134e27c-b67c-449d-89e7-92e3a879c33b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Understanding the cost of undergraduate provision and qualifications in the HE sector in England" was commissioned by the Department for Education, based in London, England. This contract falls under the industry category of 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' (CPV Code: 73000000) and is valued at £250,000. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has been completed, with the award status being updated as of 23rd April 2025. The contract period is set to run from 11th April 2025 to 8th January 2026, with deliverables being applicable across various regions including the UK and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy field, particularly those specialising in education and higher education sectors. Given the focus on understanding cost structures within higher education, businesses with expertise in cost analysis and financial consultancy would be well-suited to compete. The Department for Education encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, creating diverse opportunities for organisations of varying scales to contribute to policy development in higher education funding. Successfully engaging in this procurement process can enhance a company’s portfolio and offer prospects for innovation and influence in educational policies.

## Notice

This research will again compare the costs of provision across providers, subjects, and regions, and for different levels and modes of undergraduate study. In addition, this research aims to gain more forensic insights into the actual costs of provision by scrutinising and challenging providers costings returns to understand the extent to which costs of provision are influenced by the spending decisions that HE providers choose to take. The findings from this research will be used to inform and support policy development relating to HE funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e642afe0-ff1c-4498-99b5-8ca08d4f1c64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2025 - 8 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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

- 23 Apr 2025 at 11:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e642afe0-ff1c-4498-99b5-8ca08d4f1c64
- 23 Apr 2025 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e642afe0-ff1c-4498-99b5-8ca08d4f1c64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e642afe0-ff1c-4498-99b5-8ca08d4f1c64
  23rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dee7544a-6fe2-490c-882e-9965abb1b5fd
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed090e70-a4b6-4271-9a71-26f3ebc87e1c
  n/a

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