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title: "GB-Bristol: Financial Viability and Sustainability research"
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# GB-Bristol: Financial Viability and Sustainability research

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbf169dc-37ea-42a0-9366-121fc796239e

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Financial Viability and Sustainability Research" was conducted by the Office for Students, based in Bristol. This contracting process falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on survey services. The project involves research activities, qualitative recruitment, interviewing, interim findings, and the production of a final report. The contract was awarded on the 13th of May 2025, with the service delivery scheduled between the 15th of May and the 25th of July 2025. The procurement stage is marked as an award, with a contract valued at £28,748.85. The Office for Students procured these services under their framework for polling and opinion research, targeting the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those focusing on financial viability and sustainability. Although the process is completed, organisations similar to IFF Research Ltd, which was the successful supplier, may find growth opportunities by aligning their capabilities with the requirements of such tenders. As the Office for Students is a prominent buyer in the education sector, participating in similar tenders might open avenues for establishing long-term partnerships in addition to enhancing expertise in survey methodologies and research analysis. Smaller enterprises might wish to explore collaboration with experienced suppliers or develop niche offerings to meet specific project demands.

## Notice

Financial viability and sustainable research including qualitative recruitment, qualitative interviewing, interim findings, final report Additional information: Call off from OfS Framework for Polling and Opinion Research Ltd - PRN2241

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b87dab31-d11d-42d5-88eb-ff27e9451fd0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2025 - 25 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,748 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,748 |
| 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 | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b87dab31-d11d-42d5-88eb-ff27e9451fd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b87dab31-d11d-42d5-88eb-ff27e9451fd0
  4th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=963710875
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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