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title: "GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Progression Exploration"
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# GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Progression Exploration

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85b1546b-47cf-4389-a9fa-94f9c16170db

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Office for Students in Bristol has concluded with the award for the "Office for Students - Progression Exploration" project. This contract, valued at £24,445.40, falls under the services category, specifically focusing on survey services (CPV classification 79311000). The project involves conducting three focus groups and an online survey involving 2,000 students over a 12-week period. The geographic delivery area is the South West of the United Kingdom. The contract was part of a call off under PRN2241 - OfS Framework for Polling and Opinion research services. The contract period started on 11th August 2025 and will conclude on 28th November 2025, with IFF Research Ltd selected as the supplier following the tender. The procurement utilised an unspecified procurement method.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in research, polling, and survey services to engage with the educational sector, particularly those capable of managing large-scale data collection and analysis. Though already awarded, similar future contracts may offer growth opportunities for SMEs that specialise in educational research or have capabilities to explore student-related topics. Businesses with experience in delivering services to public sector entities, particularly those accustomed to operating within frameworks similar to PRN2241, will find such tenders highly compatible with their service offerings.

## Notice

Over approximately 12 weeks to deliver the progression explorations consisting of: 3 x focus groups and 1 online survey with 2000 students. Additional information: Call off contract under PRN2241 - 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/38c89469-5625-4e56-af59-38a890593823 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,445 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,445 |
| 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 | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38c89469-5625-4e56-af59-38a890593823

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38c89469-5625-4e56-af59-38a890593823
  15th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=980202706
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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