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title: "GB-Bristol: Contract to assist the Office for Students to run a pilot exercise to assess the quality of apprenticeships at level 6 and 7 at unregistered providers"
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# GB-Bristol: Contract to assist the Office for Students to run a pilot exercise to assess the quality of apprenticeships at level 6 and 7 at unregistered providers

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9acece18-a6fa-4929-a62e-f6521fc61003

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## Summary

The Office for Students, based in Bristol, is currently conducting a tender for a contract titled "Contract to assist the Office for Students to run a pilot exercise to assess the quality of apprenticeships at level 6 and 7 at unregistered providers." This contract is classified under business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment, with a procurement method described as an open procedure. The total contract value is £100,000, with a minimum value of £50,000. The deadline for submitting tenders is 22nd May 2019, and the contract is set to commence on 30th May 2019, lasting until 30th November 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to participate in a key assessment initiative within the educational sector. Businesses with expertise in apprenticeship evaluation, education consultancy, or related services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance visibility and reputation within the industry whilst contributing to the improvement of apprenticeship quality in the UK.

## Notice

Contract to assist the Office for Students to run a pilot exercise to assess the quality of apprenticeships at level 6 and 7 at unregistered providers Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0195ebbe-141c-4577-a1b0-7ece779aaa4c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 May 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 15 May 2019 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0195ebbe-141c-4577-a1b0-7ece779aaa4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0195ebbe-141c-4577-a1b0-7ece779aaa4c
  15th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Contract-to-assist-the-Office-for-Students-to-run-a-pilot-exercise-to-assess-the-quality-of-apprenticeships-at-level-6-and-7-at-unregistered-providers/BM5XP8296B
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