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title: "Feasibility Study of Evidence and Impact Exchange"
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# Feasibility Study of Evidence and Impact Exchange

Buyer: HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee19a26c-3204-4af7-8bab-2bc56825a28f

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## Summary

The Higher Education Funding Council for England has completed a procurement process for the "Feasibility Study of Evidence and Impact Exchange". This project, classified under research and development consultancy services, is set in the South West of England. The contract, valued at £19,725, was awarded following a limited procurement method involving competitive quotations. Key dates include the tender period that ended on 30 November 2017 and the contract period running from 19 December 2017 to 19 January 2018.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses focused on research and development services and related consultancy. Companies with expertise in organisational models and digital infrastructure for evidence exchanges would find this project particularly relevant. As the awarded contract was given to CFE Research, other similar large-scale firms in the consultancy sector may also seek to participate in future tenders by the Higher Education Funding Council for England, thereby aspiring for growth in this niche market.

## Notice

A review of organisational models which would be fit for purpose for the evidence and impact exchange; and a review of the digital infrastructure required for an evidence exchange; resulting in a report of recommendations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfdfd398-9f64-4b3a-91fd-c0445e77869b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2017 - 19 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,725 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,725 |
| 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 | CFE RESEARCH |

## 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 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfdfd398-9f64-4b3a-91fd-c0445e77869b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfdfd398-9f64-4b3a-91fd-c0445e77869b
  30th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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