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title: "Understanding the impact of outreach on access to higher education: an institutional approach."
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# Understanding the impact of outreach on access to higher education: an institutional approach.

Buyer: HEFCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db42c733-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The current procurement process is being conducted by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) for the project titled "Understanding the impact of outreach on access to higher education: an institutional approach." This initiative falls within the research consultancy services industry category and aims to develop a robust evaluation methodology for outreach activities. The procurement is in the tender stage, and although the tender period ended on 20th July 2016, the contract is set to commence from 14th August 2016 and run until 31st March 2017. The estimated value of the contract is between £25,000 and £30,000, with the project located in South West England, specifically Bristol (postal code BS34 8SR).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in research consultancy, particularly those with expertise in educational outreach and evaluation methodologies. With a focus on improving access to higher education for underrepresented young people, suitable candidates include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong background in quantitative and qualitative research methods. Engaging in this project could not only enhance their portfolio but also contribute to significant societal outcomes while expanding their presence in the educational sector.

## Notice

Please Note: This is an OFFA tender opportunity for which the procurement process is run by HEFCE. The Office for Fair Access (OFFA), in partnership with The Sutton Trust, wish to place a contract for a principal investigator (PI) to develop a methodology that can be used by universities to improve understanding and evaluation of the impact of outreach on access to higher education for young people from low and middle income backgrounds who would be the first in their family to attend university. The contract is for: phase one (July 2016 to March 2017): the development and publication of a common evaluation methodology that combines robust quantitative and qualitative methods for outreach activity. The long term goal of this project is to improve the evidence for outreach approaches most commonly used by universities. The first phase of the project, which this tender document refers to, aims to develop a methodology for robust evaluations of a selection of the most promising outreach approaches. Based on the outcomes of phase one, we aim to develop a second phase in which a group of universities pilot the methodology developed. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hefce/aspx/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a46cdde-417e-439d-bf73-f462dc1957c7 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | HEFCE |
| Locality | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| 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

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a46cdde-417e-439d-bf73-f462dc1957c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a46cdde-417e-439d-bf73-f462dc1957c7
  4th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hefce/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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