---
title: "Evaluation of the Office for Students Challenge Competition: Industrial Strategy and Skills - Support for local graduates"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-915d5fc8-4e18-4a12-8181-0424e8b838f5"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-915d5fc8-4e18-4a12-8181-0424e8b838f5"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-915d5fc8-4e18-4a12-8181-0424e8b838f5.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-915d5fc8-4e18-4a12-8181-0424e8b838f5.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFICE FOR STUDENTS"
published: "2019-07-01"
---

# Evaluation of the Office for Students Challenge Competition: Industrial Strategy and Skills - Support for local graduates

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-915d5fc8-4e18-4a12-8181-0424e8b838f5

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-915d5fc8-4e18-4a12-8181-0424e8b838f5)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-915d5fc8-4e18-4a12-8181-0424e8b838f5.json)

## Summary

The procurement process involves the Office for Students, who has contracted an evaluation of the "Office for Students Challenge Competition: Industrial Strategy and Skills - Support for local graduates." This is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, with a total contract value of £179,350, GBP. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 23rd May 2019. The contract started on 12th June 2019 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2022, primarily located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in research and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in evaluating educational programmes or providing strategic support tailored to local graduates would be particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders in this area. Engaging in such evaluations can also help businesses build valuable experience and relationships within the educational landscape.

## Notice

Evaluation of the Office for Students Challenge Competition: Industrial Strategy and Skills - Support for local graduates

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5efa1b68-420b-4c2f-a5ec-7b90edcb7a12 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,350 |
| 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 | CAREERS RESEARCH & ADVISORY CENTRE (CRAC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2019 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5efa1b68-420b-4c2f-a5ec-7b90edcb7a12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5efa1b68-420b-4c2f-a5ec-7b90edcb7a12
  1st July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=406792487
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-915d5fc8-4e18-4a12-8181-0424e8b838f5. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-915d5fc8-4e18-4a12-8181-0424e8b838f5.json.