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title: "GB-Bristol: Office for Students Contract for research into perceptions of higher education outreach and access activity"
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# GB-Bristol: Office for Students Contract for research into perceptions of higher education outreach and access activity

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddde2e67-6948-4edb-b970-0b32d7d21790

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## Summary

The Office for Students, a UK-based contracting authority located in Bristol, has completed a procurement process for research services titled "Office for Students Contract for research into perceptions of higher education outreach and access activity." This open tender, which covered a contract value of £24,900, was divided into two separate Lots, allowing bidders to apply for one or both, with the opportunity to submit discounted pricing if awarded both Lots. The tender period concluded on 30th June 2019, and the contract period commenced on 1st July 2019, extending until 23rd August 2019.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs and organisations with expertise in research services, particularly those focusing on education and outreach. Businesses well suited to compete should have strong capabilities in conducting surveys and analyses of perceptions related to higher education, as well as experience in delivering similar research projects. This can significantly contribute to the growth of firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, particularly in understanding educational access and outreach initiatives.

## Notice

Office for Students Contract for research into perceptions of higher education outreach and access activity. This tender opportunity has been split into two separate Lots. Bidders can apply for one or both Lots. Bidders that apply for both Lots also have the opportunity to provide pricing that reflects any discounts applicable if they were to be awarded a contract covering both Lots. The detailed requirements for each Lot and how to access each Lot tenderbox are given in the tender documents. 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/af1ef31c-9170-4b92-98b8-93a57c01329c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 23 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,900 |
| 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 | WALNUT UNLIMITED LTD (TRADING AS ICM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2019 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1ef31c-9170-4b92-98b8-93a57c01329c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1ef31c-9170-4b92-98b8-93a57c01329c
  11th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=413341013
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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