Evaluation of the Open University HE in FE (validation) project Office for Students Evaluation of the Open University HE in FE (validation) project Office for Students Evaluation of the Open University HE in FE (validation) projectThe 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. Reference no:OCT492718 Published by:Office for Students Published to:External Deadline date:12/11/2024 Notice Type:Contract notice OCID:ocds-h6vhtk-04a7c0 Location: UK - All UK - All Value:- Summary OCID:ocds-h6vhtk-04a7c0Published by:Office for StudentsAuthority ID:AA71648Publication date:13 October 2024Deadline date:12 November 2024Notice type:Contract NoticeHas documents:NoHas SPD:NoHas Carbon Reduction Plan:N/A Abstract 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. Full notice text Contract noticeSection I: Contracting authority I.1) Name and addressesOffice for StudentsWestward House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke GiffordBristolBS34 8SRUK Telephone: +44 1179317149 E-mail: procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk NUTS: UKK1Internet address(es) Main address: https://www.officeforstudents.org.ukI.3) CommunicationThe procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3CHX6ESRD8Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned addressTenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3CHX6ESRD8Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned addressI.4) Type of the contracting authorityBody governed by public lawI.5) Main activityGeneral public servicesSection II: ObjectII.1) Scope of the procurementII.1.1) TitleEvaluation of the Open University HE in FE (validation) project Reference number: PRN2255II.1.2) Main CPV code79419000 II.1.3) Type of contractServicesII.1.4) Short descriptionThe 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.II.1.5) Estimated total valueValue excluding VAT: 180 000.00 GBPII.1.6) Information about lots This contract is divided into lots: No II.2) DescriptionII.2.3) Place of performanceNUTS code:UKK1Main site or place of performance:Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath areaII.2.4) Description of the procurementThe 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.II.2.5) Award criteriaPrice is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documentsII.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system Duration in months: 15 This contract is subject to renewal: No II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invitedII.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: No II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No II.2.14) Additional informationTo respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3CHX6ESRD8Section IV: ProcedureIV.1) DescriptionIV.1.1) Type of procedure Open procedure IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes IV.2) Administrative informationIV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Date: 12/11/2024 Local time: 10:00IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submittedENIV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders Date: 12/11/2024 Local time: 10:00Section VI: Complementary informationVI.1) Information about recurrence This is a recurrent procurement: No VI.2) Information about electronic workflowsElectronic invoicing will be acceptedVI.3) Additional informationThe contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Evaluation-consultancy-services./3CHX6ESRD8To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3CHX6ESRD8 GO Reference: GO-20241010-PRO-28042758VI.4) Procedures for reviewVI.4.1) Review bodyOffice for StudentsWestward House, Lime Kiln CloseBristolBS34 8SRUK Telephone: +44 1179317149VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation proceduresOffice for StudentsWestward House, Lime Kiln CloseBristolBS34 8SRUK Telephone: +44 1179317149VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtainedOffice for StudentsWestward House, Lime Kiln CloseBristolBS34 8SRUK Telephone: +44 1179317149VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice10/10/2024 Coding Commodity categories ID Title Parent category 79419000Evaluation consultancy servicesBusiness and management consultancy services Delivery locations ID Description 100UK - All Alert region restrictions The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions. ID Description There are no alert restrictions for this notice. About the buyer Main contact:procurement@officeforstudents.org.ukAdmin contact:N/aTechnical contact:N/aOther contact:N/a Further information Date Details No further information has been uploaded.