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title: "GB-Bristol: Alpha and Beta for a resource to support prospective higher education students with decision making"
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# GB-Bristol: Alpha and Beta for a resource to support prospective higher education students with decision making

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56c305cb-6277-4e27-b0e1-a530d4e35473

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Office for Students, involves the contract titled "GB-Bristol: Alpha and Beta for a resource to support prospective higher education students with decision making." This falls under the industry category of software consultancy services and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, now complete, used tender initiation methods, with the tender period closing on 25th November 2018 and the contract effective from 26th November 2018 until 25th November 2019. The total value of the contract is £599,650.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in supporting educational decision-making tools. Large-scale software firms or technology companies that specialise in developing solutions for higher education are well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Furthermore, understanding the needs of prospective students and crafting effective tools can enable businesses to align their offerings with educational requirements, thereby promoting growth.

## Notice

Alpha and Beta for a resource to support prospective higher education students with decision making

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14374428-2a6c-4252-9006-06f8fba12e79 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2018 - 25 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £599,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £599,650 |
| 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 | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72266000 - Software consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2019 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14374428-2a6c-4252-9006-06f8fba12e79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14374428-2a6c-4252-9006-06f8fba12e79
  16th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=430691583
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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