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title: "Higher Education Access Tracker (HEAT)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058707"
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buyer: "OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY"
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# Higher Education Access Tracker (HEAT)

Buyer: OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058707

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## Summary

Oxford Brookes University has completed the procurement process for a collaborative service titled "Higher Education Access Tracker (HEAT)" aimed at supporting equality of opportunity within the higher education sector. The procurement fell under the industry category of higher education services and was executed via a direct method, specifically noted as below threshold without competition. The award date for this contract was 1st August 2025, with services to be delivered within the United Kingdom. The contract spans from 1st August 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st July 2028, with potential annual renewals that can extend till 2031. The University of Kent has been appointed as the supplier for this project.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in higher education services, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions in targeting, monitoring, and evaluation concerning equality measures. Companies specialising in data analytics and educational software could find a significant growth opportunity, especially considering the project's scope for annual extension. Being a collaboration between reputable institutions like Oxford Brookes University and the University of Kent, it sets a precedent for future contracts in a similar domain, representing a lucrative avenue for entities interested in public sector education partnerships.

## Notice

A collaborative targeting, monitoring and evaluation service to support its work around equality of opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048393-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX3 0BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Churchill |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 12:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048393-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048393-2025
  13th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.brookes.ac.uk
- http://www.kent.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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