--- title: "NSS Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a66b0a1-a04a-464c-8fbc-a44535d953cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a66b0a1-a04a-464c-8fbc-a44535d953cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a66b0a1-a04a-464c-8fbc-a44535d953cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a66b0a1-a04a-464c-8fbc-a44535d953cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF READING" published: "2022-10-05" --- # NSS Support Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a66b0a1-a04a-464c-8fbc-a44535d953cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a66b0a1-a04a-464c-8fbc-a44535d953cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a66b0a1-a04a-464c-8fbc-a44535d953cc.json) ## Summary The University of Reading has initiated a tender process for NSS Support services, involving the provision of national student survey support, guidance on legislation and policy changes, student engagement planning, survey management, and result analysis. The contract falls under the research and development services category and has a value of £300,000. The tender is open for submissions until 4th November 2022, with a contract period starting on 21st December 2022 and ending on 31st March 2023, requiring expertise in research and consultancy. This tender opportunity from the University of Reading presents a chance for companies specialised in research and consultancy services to secure a contract for NSS Support. Businesses with experience in providing support services, advising on legislation, student engagement, survey management, and result analysis are well-suited to compete. The contract offers a valuable opportunity for growth in the research and development sector, particularly for companies looking to expand their portfolio of higher education clientele. ## Notice The University is looking for applicants who are able to: o Provide technically excellent national student survey support services and advice; o Show clear Service Standards and the ability to deliver against those; o Show credibility, competence and innovation in the provision of national student surveys; o Provide guidance for staff as appropriate; o Advise on changes to legislation or policy and update the University and appropriate staff members; o Provide solutions which balance quality, flexibility and value for money. o Formulate plans for improving student engagements with the NSS 2023 (inc. Interactions with students and staff, planned communications, details of student reps, etc.) for the subject areas concerned. o Engagement of key staff and student reps to ensure the purpose & process of the survey is understood before launch o Manage survey completion (most likely 2-3 days on site) every week plus virtual support throughout the project life cycle o Analysis of NSS 2023 results and forward action planning Additional information: To gain access to the documents please go to www.in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading and click on Current Tenders and then express interest. Delivery Notes All ITT submissions must be returned through the www.in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d159a38-abbe-4faa-8082-9b8f463a1130 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF READING | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG6 6AQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Wokingham | | Electoral ward | Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | | Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 5 Oct 2022 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d159a38-abbe-4faa-8082-9b8f463a1130 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d159a38-abbe-4faa-8082-9b8f463a1130 5th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.reading.ac.uk/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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