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title: "Understanding a Whole Institutional Approach to Widening Participation"
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# Understanding a Whole Institutional Approach to Widening Participation

Buyer: HEFCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a61cce6c-63c0-4928-9d5c-fe6287e304bb

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## Summary

The Office For Fair Access (HEFCE) is seeking proposals for a contract titled "Understanding a Whole Institutional Approach to Widening Participation". This procurement falls under the higher education services category and is located in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, submissions are due by 7 February 2017. The contract period spans from 7 February 2017 to 31 May 2017, with an estimated contract value of £20,000. The procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational consultancy and research, particularly those with expertise in analysing case studies within the higher education sector. Companies capable of conducting comprehensive reviews and producing insightful reports will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms that can provide practical guides to assist educational institutions in evidencing their strategies stand to benefit from this engagement.

## Notice

The Office For Fair Access (OFFA) are looking to appoint a supplier to undertake a review of national and international research and policy from the past decade (2006-2016). the successful bidder will be required to: 1. Analyse between 5-10 case studies from across the English higher education sector to establish what existing practice looks like in different contexts. This includes analysis of access agreements (data provided by OFFA) 2. Identify the best ways that institutions can evidence their approaches based on all of the above, produce a final report limited to 10,000 words that will outline their approach, methods and key findings 3. Produce a practical guide to support institutions to develop, sustain and evidence effective approaches. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a33ab1-bf07-4bc6-8b13-4c9245345622 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2017 - 31 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | HEFCE |
| Locality | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2017 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a33ab1-bf07-4bc6-8b13-4c9245345622

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a33ab1-bf07-4bc6-8b13-4c9245345622
  24th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hefce/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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