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title: "Equality of Opportunity Risk Register Research and Recommendations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0667b2"
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# Equality of Opportunity Risk Register Research and Recommendations

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0667b2

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Office for Students involves a contract titled "Equality of Opportunity Risk Register Research and Recommendations". The contracting process falls under the services category, specifically business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The process was carried out through an open competition, targeting suppliers below the threshold. With the procurement located in the United Kingdom, the award has been completed, and the contract, worth £39,126 gross, started on 29th May 2026 and is due to end on 14th August 2026, with a potential extension of up to 6 months. The award was made to The Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education, indicating the buyer's emphasis on expertise in student outcomes and higher education.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses with a focus on higher education consultancy and data-driven strategy development. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in risk analysis, educational policy advice, and strategic recommendations related to equality and opportunity in learning settings may find this contract particularly beneficial. Given the project’s focus on shaping the future landscape of higher education, it is well-suited for firms that can provide high-quality insights and evidence-based recommendations to influence central government decisions. Additionally, the procurement method and scope provide a clear path for relevant SMEs looking to extend their reach into government contracts and elevate their profile in the sector.

## Notice

The desired outcome for this project is an internal OfS facing document providing informed recommendations on updates to the Equality of Opportunity Risk Register (EORR) including a list of evidence that should be added or updated and if any updates to risks or learner characteristics are recommended.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension up to 6 months to allow for changes to timeline

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057843-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2026 - 14 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,333 |
| Lots value | £33,333 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,605 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CENTRE FOR TRANSFORMING ACCESS AND STUDENT OUTCOMES IN HIGHER EDUCATION |

## 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

- 19 Jun 2026 at 08:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057843-2026
- 11 Mar 2026 at 17:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022018-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057843-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022018-2026
  11th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/PQE9PH65XU
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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