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title: "GB-Bristol: Facilitation of a Theory of Change for a funded programme to support access to higher education in England"
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# GB-Bristol: Facilitation of a Theory of Change for a funded programme to support access to higher education in England

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de319b30-e535-45f0-9387-1ec3061f3bb1

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## Summary

The Office for Students in Bristol has awarded a contract to Public First Ltd for the facilitation of a Theory of Change for a program supporting access to higher education in England. The contract value is £35,500, with a tender deadline of 7th May 2024. The contract period is from 8th May 2024 to 7th February 2025. This procurement process falls under the "Business and management consultancy and related services" category, with the procurement method being an open procedure.

This tender by the Office for Students presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses in the consultancy services industry. Businesses willing to provide services related to facilitating a Theory of Change for a program supporting access to higher education in England are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The buyer's emphasis on SMEs suggests a potential focus on local and specialised expertise in consultancy services for this particular contract.

## Notice

Contract for Facilitation of a Theory of Change for a funded programme to support access to higher education in England 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/04b495b2-d25a-48a1-a2fb-678bf4baf44d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2024 - 7 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,500 |
| 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 | PUBLIC FIRST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 31 May 2024 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b495b2-d25a-48a1-a2fb-678bf4baf44d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b495b2-d25a-48a1-a2fb-678bf4baf44d
  31st May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=865595516
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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