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title: "Evaluation of the Open University HE in FE (validation) project"
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# Evaluation of the Open University HE in FE (validation) project

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a7c0

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## Summary

The Office for Students (OfS) has announced an active tender for the evaluation of the Open University Higher Education in Further Education (HE in FE) validation project. This consultancy services contract is part of the broader services industry, classified under "Evaluation consultancy services." The project is located in the Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area (UKK1 region). The tender was published on 10th October 2024 with a closing date of 12th November 2024. The chosen procurement method is an open procedure. Notably, this contract is part of the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) framework, and requires electronic submissions via the Delta eSourcing platform.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in evaluation consultancy to work with a reputable public body. The project's primary aim is to aid OfS and government stakeholders in making evidence-informed decisions for future interventions in this policy area. Businesses focused on consultancy within the education sector, particularly those with a track record in similar evaluations, will find this contract a valuable addition to their portfolio, facilitating business growth and enhancing their market credibility. Successful bidders stand to gain vital experience and strengthen their relationship with a key government organisation.

## Notice

The evaluation aims to help the OfS and government stakeholders make evidence-informed decisions for future interventions in this policy space and to understand the impact and effectiveness of the OU HE in FE (validation) project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The evaluation aims to help the OfS and government stakeholders make evidence-informed decisions for future interventions in this policy space and to understand the impact and effectiveness of the OU HE in FE (validation) project. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3CHX6ESRD8

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001769-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £148,878 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECORYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001769-2025
- 10 Oct 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032678-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=918319024
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3CHX6ESRD8
- https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk

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