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title: "GB-Bristol: Provider Perceptions Research"
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# GB-Bristol: Provider Perceptions Research

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-717e315e-ebba-48be-83c9-8e4417d02ee0

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## Summary

The Office for Students (OfS), located in Bristol, awarded a contract under the OfS framework for polling and opinion research services. The contract, titled "GB-Bristol: Provider Perceptions Research," involves developing a validated quantitative survey and collecting and analysing data from a representative sample of providers. Classified under survey services, this project is situated in the South West of England. The procurement process now stands at the "award" stage, with the contract period spanning from 9th July 2025 to 31st January 2026. The contract, valued at £33,862.50, was awarded to Savanta Group Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London. The tender process used was not specified, but it was part of a framework agreement for services.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in survey and data analysis services. Although it does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, larger research and consultancy firms, such as Savanta Group Ltd, are well-positioned to deliver on such comprehensive projects. The successful execution of this contract could lead to future collaborations with the Office for Students and similar public sector entities looking to gain insights through data. Businesses with expertise in data collection, analysis, and service delivery within the higher education sector will find this type of procurement particularly advantageous.

## Notice

The project is to develop a validated quantitative survey and then collect and analyse data from a representative sample of providers. Additional information: This contract was awarded under the OfS framework for polling and opinion research services - PRN2241

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22db314b-cfa9-4406-8175-793728edde4c |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,862 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,862 |
| 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 | SAVANTA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22db314b-cfa9-4406-8175-793728edde4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22db314b-cfa9-4406-8175-793728edde4c
  31st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=970009399
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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