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title: "GB-Bristol: Office for Students effectiveness in the implementation of access and participation plan reform"
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# GB-Bristol: Office for Students effectiveness in the implementation of access and participation plan reform

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a98ca3d-a1d4-49a5-8aac-57286b593fdb

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Office for Students, based in Bristol, which has awarded a contract titled "Office for Students effectiveness in the implementation of access and participation plan reform." This contract falls under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services and was conducted through an open procurement method. The tender period ended on 8th April 2020, and the contract commenced on 27th April 2020, set to conclude on 30th April 2021. The contract value is £62,850, aimed at analysing reforms relating to access and participation plans with essential stakeholder review.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those engaged in consultancy services focused on educational reforms and stakeholder engagement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly suitable, as the contracting authority considers them as potential economic operators. Companies with expertise in evaluation consultancy and an understanding of educational policy reforms will be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts.

## Notice

Analysis of the reforms relating to access and particpation plans and stakeholder review. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecfbe8e8-5a17-4f57-b155-c86b9bc8aef3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,850 |
| 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 | NOUS GROUP (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 May 2020 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecfbe8e8-5a17-4f57-b155-c86b9bc8aef3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecfbe8e8-5a17-4f57-b155-c86b9bc8aef3
  28th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=497189242
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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