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title: "GB-Bristol: Office for Students effectiveness in the implementation of access and participation plan reform"
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# GB-Bristol: Office for Students effectiveness in the implementation of access and participation plan reform

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a49a9fc5-1fff-4c12-ab2e-c2aaa8275b31

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## Summary

The Office for Students is initiating a tender for the evaluation of its effectiveness in implementing reforms related to access and participation plans. This opportunity, classified under evaluation consultancy services (CPV code 79419000), is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is scheduled to close on 19 March 2020, with a budget ranging from £50,000 to £100,000. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in educational reforms and stakeholder analysis. Businesses with a strong background in evaluation methodologies and a deep understanding of access and participation strategies in the education sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this opportunity could potentially enhance capabilities and expand market positioning within the public sector.

## Notice

Analysis of the reforms relating to access and particpation plans and stakeholder review. 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/26113820-4d8f-4cb5-851b-b6a95f9ae55d |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| 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

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2020 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26113820-4d8f-4cb5-851b-b6a95f9ae55d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26113820-4d8f-4cb5-851b-b6a95f9ae55d
  27th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Office-for-Students-effectiveness-in-the-implementation-of-access-and-participation-plan-reform/4P3RH9DQRB
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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