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title: "GB-Bristol: Analysis of responses to the request for further information on teaching-related spend funded by HEIF allocations"
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# GB-Bristol: Analysis of responses to the request for further information on teaching-related spend funded by HEIF allocations

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee772f3f-8fd1-4d3c-ba5c-8b91d2db52f5

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## Summary

The Office for Students has recently completed a procurement process for the analysis of responses related to teaching-related spending funded by Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF) allocations. The tender, identified as GB-Bristol, was conducted under the open procurement method in the research and development services industry category. The tender period ended on 23rd August 2018, and the contract is set to run from 24th August 2018 to 30th November 2018. The total value of the awarded contract is approximately £29,937.50, with delivery expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and consultancy services, to expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete for similar contracts, despite the current award being given to the large firm RSM UK Consulting Ltd. Businesses with expertise in educational funding analysis and consultancy services should consider developing their capabilities to engage in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Analysis of responses to the request for further information on teaching-related spend funded by HEIF allocations 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/4cbd6368-5ad3-4b5a-b5b8-79c7b300ec3a |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,937 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,937 |
| 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 | RSM UK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2018 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cbd6368-5ad3-4b5a-b5b8-79c7b300ec3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cbd6368-5ad3-4b5a-b5b8-79c7b300ec3a
  31st August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=342575237
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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