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title: "Understanding the Impact of Outreach - Phase 2"
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buyer: "HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND"
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# Understanding the Impact of Outreach - Phase 2

Buyer: HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-daa0b442-a0eb-4762-bc4d-b91de70f808b

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## Summary

The Higher Education Funding Council for England is conducting a procurement process for the contract titled "Understanding the Impact of Outreach - Phase 2". This initiative falls under the research and development services sector, specifically aimed at evaluating outreach interventions across various settings. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, with an active award for a total value of £83,892. Key dates include the contract period starting from 21st August 2017 and ending on 31st December 2018. The delivery address is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender submission deadline having been on 11th August 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in evaluation methods and outreach strategies. Companies with a strong track record in education or social research would be well-suited to compete. The project aims to establish effective practices and guidance, thereby creating potential long-term partnerships and projects in the higher education sector for successful bidders.

## Notice

OFFA is contracting a supplier to: Oversee and coordinate the pilot testing of the standards of evaluation practice across a range of evaluation approaches within case study sites. Then use these approaches to test outreach interventions in order to help establish which interventions have the most impact for different geographic and institutional settings; and to publish practical guidance and a final report of key evidence and recommendations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e4356c-35c2-440d-8580-508c6f947a8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,892 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,892 |
| 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 | HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND |
| Locality | STOKE GIFFORD |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | B S34 |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2017 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e4356c-35c2-440d-8580-508c6f947a8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e4356c-35c2-440d-8580-508c6f947a8a
  30th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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