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title: "Attitudes towards options for the Student Finance System"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Attitudes towards options for the Student Finance System

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4713a60-4922-4215-89ea-bb4e555b6727

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Attitudes towards options for the Student Finance System" was conducted by the Department For Education, based in Sheffield, England. This initiative falls under the classification of Research and Development services (CPV Code: 73000000) and was executed through an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 2nd February 2018, and the awarded contract commenced on 5th February 2018, running until 22nd November 2018. The contract value was £24,000, with the award notice published on 23rd May 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those equipped to engage with educational finance systems. Companies that operate in the field of public policy analysis, educational consultancy, or market research would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, harnessing their expertise to contribute to governmental studies and initiatives in the education sector.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3778603-b1ab-493a-9345-610585915482 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2018 - 22 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPINIUM RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 May 2019 at 12:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3778603-b1ab-493a-9345-610585915482
- 16 Apr 2019 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3778603-b1ab-493a-9345-610585915482

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3778603-b1ab-493a-9345-610585915482
  23rd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1366144-f07d-47c6-8314-c29f8015ab58
  Contract 2018/065

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