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title: "UK SBS FWRECR1609HEFCE Study on Costs and Benefits for Higher Education Providers of Operating in Different Geographic Areas of England"
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# UK SBS FWRECR1609HEFCE Study on Costs and Benefits for Higher Education Providers of Operating in Different Geographic Areas of England

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2fda998-da86-4e2c-bbf8-c8b9c1576aa1

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has initiated a tender titled "UK SBS Study on Costs and Benefits for Higher Education Providers of Operating in Different Geographic Areas of England". This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services, and is based in England. The tender period ended on 16th November 2016, with a contract value of £65,000. The contract commenced on 21st December 2016 and will conclude on 28th April 2017. The tender was awarded to Deloitte LLP, making it an active contract as of 16th January 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in market and economic research, as it seeks to gather evidence on regional cost variations and benefits for higher education providers. Businesses that offer expertise in research methodologies, especially those capable of analysing educational institutions' regional operational characteristics, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may actively consider participating in future opportunities arising from this study, given their potential alignment with the project’s objectives.

## Notice

To gather reliable evidence on the variation in relative costs and benefits for higher education providers of operating in different geographic areas of England. This should include analysis of the drivers for any regional variations, including the extent to which these regional costs and benefits vary according to the activities of institutions (such as the balance between teaching, research and other activities, and the academic disciplines they offer), and any other institutional characteristics.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6866cd44-cf86-425b-b2d3-9a16835a63a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2017 - 28 Apr 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2017 at 15:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6866cd44-cf86-425b-b2d3-9a16835a63a0
- 22 Feb 2017 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6866cd44-cf86-425b-b2d3-9a16835a63a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6866cd44-cf86-425b-b2d3-9a16835a63a0
  22nd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ff51f9f-7434-4b19-abd3-cc675e795095
  Mini Competition Document

## Provenance

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