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title: "Degree apprenticeship funding competition evaluation"
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# Degree apprenticeship funding competition evaluation

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9cbd96a-396a-43b9-8ba9-94be9f0cc8d5

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## Summary

The Office for Students has completed the procurement process for the degree apprenticeship funding competition evaluation. The contract is valued at £324,953 GBP and covers evaluation consultancy services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on May 9, 2024. The contract is set to run from May 10, 2024, to August 31, 2026, with the delivery addresses in the South West region, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents SMEs and VCSEs with the chance to participate and grow their businesses. Companies offering evaluation consultancy services or involved in research and analysis may find this tender well-suited for their operations. The awarded contract, held by Ipsos (Market Research) Limited, offers an insight into the type of businesses that can succeed in similar procurements, emphasising the importance of meeting the strategic aims set forth by the Office for Students.

## Notice

The Office for Students are seeking an evaluator to design and deliver an evaluation of the degree apprenticeships funding competition to understand the impact and effectiveness of the funding and how it is contributing to delivering the funding's strategic aims, as well as meeting the OfS' regulatory objectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b1da20-6c06-40ce-b683-62aefd51cd39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £324,953 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £324,953 |
| 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 | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LIMITED T/A/ IPSOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 May 2024 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b1da20-6c06-40ce-b683-62aefd51cd39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b1da20-6c06-40ce-b683-62aefd51cd39
  30th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=865557735
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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