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title: "Evaluation of the Open University HE in FE (validation) project"
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# Evaluation of the Open University HE in FE (validation) project

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c5e6ebf-7d15-47d9-826e-8ed38ca85607

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## Summary

The Office for Students has concluded the procurement process for the "Evaluation of the Open University HE in FE (validation) project" in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender, classified under "Evaluation consultancy services" (CPV: 79419000), aimed to support evidence-informed decision-making for future interventions in this policy area. The process was conducted using an open procedure, with a total contract value of £148,878.75. Key dates include the tender closing on January 16, 2025, and the contract period running from January 20, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those capable of assessing educational projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in such opportunities due to their eligibility and suitability. The awarded supplier, Ecorys UK, based in Birmingham, is an example of an organisation that has successfully capitalised on this opportunity. Such contracts can provide valuable business growth through project involvement and government sector engagement.

## Notice

The evaluation aims to help the OfS and government stakeholders make evidence-informed decisions for future interventions in this policy space and to understand the impact and effectiveness of the OU HE in FE (validation) project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351224a4-d8d3-452d-b79a-58bbc6d79910 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,878 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,878 |
| 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 | ECORYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351224a4-d8d3-452d-b79a-58bbc6d79910

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351224a4-d8d3-452d-b79a-58bbc6d79910
  17th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=918319024
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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