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title: "Policy Brief Enquiry"
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# Policy Brief Enquiry

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fb84623-ba5b-4955-a9f1-7f3715a10828

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has announced a completed procurement process for a tender titled "Policy Brief Enquiry," classified under documentation services. The contract, which aims to produce a concise policy brief document, was published on 21st May 2021, with the tender period ending on 23rd May 2021. The contract period is set to begin on 31st May 2021 and conclude on 1st June 2021. The procurement method used was an open procedure, appropriate for below-threshold contracts, with all submissions handled in a digital format only.

This opportunity can foster business growth particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in documentation services, market research, and consultancy. Companies that possess expertise in producing professional reports with graphical content and quick turnaround capabilities would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such projects can enhance visibility and open pathways for securing additional contracts within the education and research sectors.

## Notice

To produce a 4-5 page document which will be a policy brief. In colour with a suitable picture on the front page (to be selected by research team) including university logo. It will have some graphs/tables at the back. No hard copies required as it will be PDF only. All documentation to be provided by the research team. We require a quick turnaround once the final report is done. This is expected by the end of May. Additional information: Please contact Maureen.Dutton@beds.ac.uk or sarah.wadd@beds.ac.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070aee5e-eebd-4df8-a440-49991bad28ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2021 - 1 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GENUS DESIGN AND MARKETING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79131000 - Documentation services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2021 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070aee5e-eebd-4df8-a440-49991bad28ee
- 21 May 2021 at 13:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a66495-1f18-48b9-b322-a48901fe705a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070aee5e-eebd-4df8-a440-49991bad28ee
  23rd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a66495-1f18-48b9-b322-a48901fe705a
  21st May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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