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title: "Office for Students: Framework for Polling and Opinion Research Services"
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# Office for Students: Framework for Polling and Opinion Research Services

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c790da1-7219-4feb-aff0-7c3553584036

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## Summary

The Office for Students has initiated a tender for a framework contract providing polling and opinion research services. This procurement process, categorised under the 'Survey services' industry, is active and targets the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender, identified by BIP898909879, entails three lots addressing different target populations, including students and the education sector. The tender period ends on 29th November 2024, with the contract period set to begin on 24th February 2025 and conclude on 23rd February 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of participants to apply, with a total contract value of £1,500,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in survey and market research services, particularly those capable of reaching diverse populations such as students and other educational stakeholders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, offering growth potential through long-term engagement with a prominent public sector organisation. Companies with expertise in evaluation projects will also find opportunities within Lot 3 of this framework. By capitalising on this open procurement process, businesses can establish substantial, multi-year contracts contributing to stable revenue growth.

## Notice

This tender sets out the specification requirements for Contractor(s) to join a framework for delivering the Office for Students (OfS) polling and opinion research requirements. The tender is divided into 3 Lots. Lots 1&2 have been constructed by ability to reach certain populations: Lot 1- Students and Lot 2 -Education Sector and other stakeholders. Lot 3 is for evaluation projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f0bd0a6-db6d-4cea-9eb3-64cd6b1f6913 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f0bd0a6-db6d-4cea-9eb3-64cd6b1f6913

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f0bd0a6-db6d-4cea-9eb3-64cd6b1f6913
  29th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Survey-services./HV9935T4F5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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