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title: "GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Accommodation Exploration"
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# GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Accommodation Exploration

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc464815-4e46-4aab-bd75-60482a7bece9

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Office for Students focuses on the award of a contract titled "GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Accommodation Exploration." This project aims to execute an online survey on student accommodation, primarily targeting approximately 1000 first-year students and involving three online focus groups. The contract has been awarded under the OfS Framework for Polling and Research Services. The process falls under the services industry category, specifically survey services, and is expected to take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the "Award" phase, with the award date being 13 February 2026 and the contract period stretching from 16 February 2026 to 1 June 2026. The total value of the contract awarded to IFF Research Ltd is £24,627 GBP.

This tender presents significant prospects for growth within the research services sphere, particularly for businesses adept at conducting large-scale online surveys and focus groups. Entities like research firms specialising in student-related studies or those already possessing familiarity with handling academic surveys would find this opportunity promising. Although the procurement did not specify a particular method, the engagement aligns with the targeted framework thereby establishing a streamlined pathway for competent service providers to deliver their expertise efficiently. As the endeavour does not cater specifically to SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities with robust capabilities in executing research projects may find a competitive advantage.

## Notice

Online survey on accommodation, with approx 1000 first year students and 3 online focus groups. Additional information: Awarded under OfS Framework for Polling and Research services - PRN2241

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcbdb421-6442-4ff0-ada3-14470aeb1f9c |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,627 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,627 |
| 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

- 9 Mar 2026 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcbdb421-6442-4ff0-ada3-14470aeb1f9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcbdb421-6442-4ff0-ada3-14470aeb1f9c
  9th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1020150989
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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