--- title: "SIC and SOC coding for Graduate Outcomes survey" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d6d7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d6d7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d6d7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d6d7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "JISC" published: "2026-05-21" --- # SIC and SOC coding for Graduate Outcomes survey Buyer: JISC Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d6d7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d6d7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d6d7.json) ## Summary The public procurement process is currently at the planning stage for a contract titled "SIC and SOC coding for Graduate Outcomes survey," by the buying organisation JISC, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This project falls under the industry category of content and data standardisation and classification services. The procurement method is described as a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates to note include the future planned notice date of 17th July 2026, with the contract period expected to start on 1st May 2027 and end on 30th April 2028. The total contract value is projected at £2,000,000, subject to change depending on funding and other factors. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in coding and classification services to support higher education data operations by ensuring consistent and high-quality employer data classifications. Businesses well-suited for this project include those with experience in handling large-scale data coding, especially with Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) and Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) systems, as well as those familiar with the processes and requirements of public authorities. The project is particularly suitable for SMEs, as specified in the procurement documents. The engagement promises potential growth for businesses through involvement in significant data handlings and partnerships within the educational sector. ## Notice HESA (part of Jisc) are seeking a supplier to support the annual coding of occupational information. This will include Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) and Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), along with some additional information to supplement this. The supply of this data will support our role as the designated data body for the HE sector, ensuring high quality, consistent classification of employer data. * This notice is issued for transparency and advance market awareness only. It does not constitute the commencement of a procurement process, an invitation to tender, or a commitment by Jisc to procure any goods, services, or works. * Any contract values stated in this notice are indicative only and subject to change. Final values may differ materially depending on funding availability, scope refinement, and internal approvals. * All dates and timelines included in this notice are provisional and subject to change at the discretion of Jisc. They should be treated as indicative only. No reliance should be placed on these dates for business or resource planning. Jisc reserves the right to exercise any extension options permitted under existing contractual or framework arrangements, which may impact or delay the future procurement activity referenced in this notice. * The scope of the potential procurement described is indicative only and may be amended, expanded, reduced, or withdrawn entirely prior to any formal procurement process. Any reference to potential re procurement is indicative only and does not represent a commitment to re tender existing arrangements or to replace any current supplier. Jisc will assess the possible use of existing frameworks as a route to market, opposed to a new procurement process. * Any future procurement is subject to internal approvals, governance processes, and the availability of funding. While Jisc has taken reasonable care in preparing this notice, it does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. * To ensure fairness and transparency, suppliers are asked not to contact Jisc or submit expressions of interest in relation to this notice. Any future procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and advertised via Jisc's e-procurement systems. Suppliers should ensure they are registered on the Jisc portal: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC. ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99526&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046819-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | JISC | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 6NB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services ## Release History - 21 May 2026 at 09:04 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046819-2026 - 21 May 2026 at 08:17 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046773-2026 - 30 Oct 2025 at 10:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069618-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046819-2026 21st May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046773-2026 21st May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069618-2025 30th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.jisc.ac.uk/ - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99526&B= - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC - https://www.jisc.ac.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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