---
title: "NSS Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03733f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF READING"
published: "2022-10-05"
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# NSS Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03733f

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## Summary

The University of Reading has issued a tender for NSS Support services under the CPV classification of Research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender involves providing national student survey support services, aiming to enhance student engagement with NSS 2023. The contract value is GBP 250,000, with an active status. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a submission deadline of 4th November 2022.

This tender opportunity from the University of Reading is suited for businesses experienced in research and consultancy services within the education sector. Companies capable of delivering high-quality support for national student surveys, managing survey completion, and providing innovative solutions are encouraged to participate. The tender process presents a chance for growth by offering a substantial contract value and engaging in a crucial educational initiative.

## Notice

The University is looking for applicants who are able to:* Provide technically excellent national student survey support services and advice;* Show clear Service Standards and the ability to deliver against those;* Show credibility, competence and innovation in the provision of national student surveys;* Provide guidance for staff as appropriate;* Advise on changes to legislation or policy and update the University and appropriate staff members;* Provide solutions which balance quality, flexibility and value for money.* Formulate plans for improving student engagements with the NSS 2023 (inc. Interactions with students and staff, planned communications, details of student reps, etc.) for the subject areas concerned. * Engagement of key staff and student reps to ensure the purpose and process of the survey is understood before launch * Manage survey completion (most likely 2-3 days on site) every week plus virtual support throughout the project life cycle* Analysis of NSS 2023

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is looking for applicants who are able to:* Provide technically excellent national student survey support services and advice;* Show clear Service Standards and the ability to deliver against those;* Show credibility, competence and innovation in the provision of support for national student surveys;* Provide guidance for staff as appropriate;* Advise on changes to legislation or policy and update the University and appropriate staff members;* Provide solutions which balance quality, flexibility and value for money.* Formulate plans for improving student engagements with the NSS 2023 (inc. Interactions with students and staff, planned communications, details of student reps, etc.) for the subject areas concerned. * Engagement of key staff and student reps to ensure the purpose and process of the survey is understood before launch * Manage survey completion (most likely 2-3 days on site) every week plus virtual support throughout the project life cycle* Analysis of NSS 2023 results and forward action planning

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028009-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF READING |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2022 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028009-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading
- http://www.in-tendorganiser.co.uk/theuniversityofreading
- http://www.reading.ac.uk/procurement

## Provenance

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