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title: "GB-Bristol: PCR2015 Framework Direct Award / Desktop Exercise Notices"
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# GB-Bristol: PCR2015 Framework Direct Award / Desktop Exercise Notices

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61d4018a-d0da-4b9d-a23d-0a833ec8e25d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Office for Students (OfS), based in Bristol, involves the "Free Speech Exploration" project aimed at facilitating an online community and an extensive survey among students across OfS-registered providers in England. This falls under the industry category of survey services, classified under CPV code 79311000. The contract was awarded on 21 May 2025 to YouGov plc, a large-scale organisation, with the contract period starting on 1 October 2025 and ending on 30 January 2026. While the procurement method was not specified, this process was a direct award from the OfS Framework for Polling and Opinion Research services. The project has a total value of £24,850. The status of the procurement process is complete, having moved through the award update stage as of 14 July 2025. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms experienced in survey services, particularly those that can offer robust opinion polling and research within the education sector. While the contract has already been awarded to YouGov plc, similar future opportunities may provide competitive prospects for businesses with the capability to manage large-scale surveys and data gathering projects. Companies that can engage with educational institutions and deliver insights through innovative survey methodologies would be well-suited for such opportunities, fostering their expansion in the responsible delivery of public sector research projects.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 14 July 2025 for the following reason: Amendment of Title of notice(To deliver the Free Speech Exploration consisting of: - An online community for 4 days involving 35 students - An online survey of 1,000 students across OfS registered providers in England) Additional information: Call off from OfS Framework for Polling and Opinion Research services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bbfdab8-914b-4509-bd16-2b52ebed2098 |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,850 |
| 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 | YOUGOV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 14:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bbfdab8-914b-4509-bd16-2b52ebed2098
- 14 Jul 2025 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bbfdab8-914b-4509-bd16-2b52ebed2098

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bbfdab8-914b-4509-bd16-2b52ebed2098
  14th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=965841618
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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