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title: "GB-Office for Students: Supply and Demand for higher level skills"
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# GB-Office for Students: Supply and Demand for higher level skills

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d49ce21f-a576-47d0-812e-73f30d8e30f4

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## Summary

The Office for Students, located in Bristol, UK, is conducting a public procurement process titled "Supply and Demand for Higher Level Skills." This project involves assessing the data on the supply and demand for higher-level skills in England to identify gaps in the labour market across various industries. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 21 June 2019. The total contract value is £50,000, with a minimum value of £25,000; the contract period is set to commence on 15 July 2019 and conclude on 30 November 2019. The procurement method adopted is the open procedure under research services classification.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in research and analysis relevant to skills in the workforce. Companies with expertise in labour market analysis, data interpretation, and statistical research would be well-suited to compete for this contract, particularly those looking to expand their portfolios in the education and training sector. The focus on understanding skill gaps offers a chance for growth in providing valuable insights to the Office for Students and other educational bodies.

## Notice

An assessment of available data on the supply and demand for higher level skills in England. This will help the Office for Students to understand graduate supply and demand, and the gaps in the labour market across all identifiable industries or sectors. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6244412-ba85-4424-8ce9-08a24efb9b22 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2019 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6244412-ba85-4424-8ce9-08a24efb9b22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6244412-ba85-4424-8ce9-08a24efb9b22
  3rd June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Office-for-Students:-Supply-and-Demand-for-higher-level-skills/2S6M9J64H7
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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