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title: "Evaluation of the Office for Students Challenge Competition: Industrial Strategy and Skills - Support for local graduates"
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# Evaluation of the Office for Students Challenge Competition: Industrial Strategy and Skills - Support for local graduates

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8b71f00-952f-449e-839d-a6eebc1334d5

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## Summary

The Office for Students is currently seeking proposals for the evaluation of the "Office for Students Challenge Competition: Industrial Strategy and Skills - Support for local graduates," with a tender period that ends on 9th May 2019. This procurement, classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, is taking place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract is expected to commence on 31st May 2019 and will last until 30th September 2022. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing broad participation from interested parties.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in evaluation and consultancy services within the education sector. Businesses with expertise in research methodologies, skills development assessments, and local graduate engagement strategies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their visibility and reputation within the public sector, ultimately leading to further opportunities in similar projects.

## Notice

Evaluation of the Office for Students Challenge Competition: Industrial Strategy and Skills - Support for local graduates

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/217cb973-c85d-4197-ab30-d99d109af86c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 May 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2019 at 07:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/217cb973-c85d-4197-ab30-d99d109af86c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/217cb973-c85d-4197-ab30-d99d109af86c
  12th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./XX7EHNB5B9
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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