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title: "Understanding a Whole Institutional Approach to Widening Participation - AWARD"
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# Understanding a Whole Institutional Approach to Widening Participation - AWARD

Buyer: HEFCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa3e7d11-8152-4a02-8143-9aa3b7ebf134

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Understanding a Whole Institutional Approach to Widening Participation" was conducted by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) in the South West of the United Kingdom. This tender, classified under higher education services, is currently at the award stage, with an award notice published on 17th October 2017. The contract was awarded to Ellerwood Associates, with a total contract value of £20,000, starting from 7th February 2017 and concluding on 31st May 2017. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 7th February 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on higher education services, particularly those with expertise in conducting research, analysis, and reporting in educational contexts. Companies that specialise in providing consultancy services, particularly those with experience in analysing case studies and developing practical guidelines for educational institutions, would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging with projects like this can contribute to business growth by establishing credibility and expanding networks within the higher education sector.

## Notice

The Office For Fair Access (OFFA) are looking to appoint a supplier to undertake a review of national and international research and policy from the past decade (2006-2016). the successful bidder will be required to: 1. Analyse between 5-10 case studies from across the English higher education sector to establish what existing practice looks like in different contexts. This includes analysis of access agreements (data provided by OFFA) 2. Identify the best ways that institutions can evidence their approaches based on all of the above, produce a final report limited to 10,000 words that will outline their approach, methods and key findings 3. Produce a practical guide to support institutions to develop, sustain and evidence effective approaches.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd025a36-75e2-4418-bf6c-c08234672bc2 |
| 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 | 17 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2017 - 31 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELLERWOOD ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2017 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd025a36-75e2-4418-bf6c-c08234672bc2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd025a36-75e2-4418-bf6c-c08234672bc2
  17th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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