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title: "Tender for Research Study Audit Services"
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# Tender for Research Study Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe6be589-5c6b-4312-b5b3-9689f1b5556c

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## Summary

The University of York has initiated a tender for "Research Study Audit Services," specifically aimed at conducting an evaluative review of the Technician Commitment within UK higher education and research institutions. This procurement falls under the business services category, with a value of £15,000. The tender is currently in the 'active' stage, with submissions due by 23rd September 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 19th October 2020 and conclude by 15th June 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, adhering to processes below the specified threshold, and submissions should be directed to the indicated tender notices.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consulting firms, particularly those with expertise in educational auditing, evaluation methods, or related services. Businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in research methodologies or project management within the educational framework would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could not only enhance their portfolio but also establish important connections within the sector that could lead to further contracts in higher education and related fields.

## Notice

This specification invites tenders for a research study that will facilitate an evaluative review of the Technician Commitment to ensure the Technician Commitment process is fit for purpose for advancing visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability of technical skills, roles and careers in UK higher education and research institutions and is delivering on what it was set up to do. Additional information: The procurement documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86c204a-de41-4f51-808a-9e62d9e32ef5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2020 - 15 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF YORK |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC1V 8AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Bunhill |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2020 at 11:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86c204a-de41-4f51-808a-9e62d9e32ef5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86c204a-de41-4f51-808a-9e62d9e32ef5
  11th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home

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