Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Office for Students
Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford
Bristol
BS34 8SR
procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
Telephone
+44 1179317317
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Office for Students: Framework for Polling and Opinion Research Services
Reference number
PRN2241
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79311000 - Survey services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This tender sets out the specification requirements for Contractor(s) to join a framework for delivering the Office for Students (OfS) polling and opinion research requirements. The tender is divided into 3 Lots. Lots 1&2 have been constructed by ability to reach certain populations: Lot 1- Students and Lot 2 -Education Sector and other stakeholders. Lot 3 is for evaluation projects.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Framework for Polling and Opinion Research Services - Lot 1
Lot No
1 - Students
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79311000 - Survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Main site or place of performance
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 - Students. The OfS is seeking to procure capacity to undertake the following activities with our stakeholders:
-Opinion polling
-Other forms of opinion research (e.g., qualitative interviews, focus groups, cognitive interviewing)
Suppliers bidding for Lot 1 must be able to demonstrate their ability to reach the following populations:
Students including: applicants, undergraduates, postgraduates and recent graduates (within the last 3 years)
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HV9935T4F5
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Framework for Polling and Opinion Research Services - Lot 2
Lot No
2 - Education sector and other stakeholders
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79311000 - Survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Main site or place of performance
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 - Education Sector and other stakeholders. The OfS is seeking to procure capacity to undertake the following activities with our stakeholders:
-Opinion polling
-Other forms of opinion research (e.g., qualitative interviews, focus groups, cognitive interviewing)
Suppliers bidding for Lot 2 must be able to demonstrate their ability to reach the following populations:
oUniversity and college leaders and staff
oRepresentative bodies
oTeachers
oCareers advisors
oParents of applicants and current students
oEmployers
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
To apply for Lot 2 please respond via this link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XJJ93T66JR
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Framework for Polling and Opinion Research Services - Lot 3
Lot No
3 - Evaluation Services
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Main site or place of performance
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 will be used to commission services to support the OfS’s evaluation work. The OfS uses Evaluation work to understand the delivery and impact of its regulations and programmes, to be able to assess, learn from and improve the effectiveness of its work. For these types of evaluation commissions, the OfS will usually lead on the development of overarching evaluation questions, a plan and theory of change, and suppliers will co-develop the interview/survey questions. For this, suppliers need to have good understanding and experience of evaluation work to enable them to tailor their research accordingly, conduct analysis against evaluation questions, and form evaluative judgements as appropriate.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
To apply for Lot 3 please respond via this link :https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/R387M6A5N3
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-035098
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Students
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shift Insight Ltd
Studio 3.2, The Department Store Studios
London
SW9 9UH
jane.powell@shift-insight.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
National registration number
04389758
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Savanta Group Ltd
225 W George Street
Glasgow
G2 2ND
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
National registration number
SC281352
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IFF Research Ltd
5th Floor, The Harlequin Building, 65 Southwark Street
London
SE1 0HR
sarah.coburn-crane@iffresearch.com
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
National registration number
00849983
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
YouGov PLC
50 Featherstone Street
London
EC1Y 8RT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
National registration number
03607311
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Public First Limited
Ashleigh Villa, 143 Tamworth Road, Long Eaton
Nottingham
NG10 1 BY
sally.burtonshaw@publicfirst.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
National registration number
10149826
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Education sector and other stakeholders
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shift Insight Ltd
Studio 3.2, The Department Store Studios
London
SW9 9UH
jane.powell@shift-insight.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
National registration number
04389758
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Savanta Group Ltd
225 W George Street
Glasgow
G2 2ND
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
National registration number
SC281352
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IFF Research Ltd
5th Floor, The Harlequin Building, 65 Southwark Street
London
SE1 0HR
sarah.coburn-crane@iffresearch.com
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
National registration number
00849983
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
YouGov plc
50 Featherstone Street
London
EC1Y 8RT
robin.cracroft-rice@yougov.com
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
National registration number
03607311
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thinks Insight & Strategy (Britain Thinks) Ltd
West Wing, Somerset House
London
WC2R 1LA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
National registration number
07291125
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £200,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £200,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Evaluation Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alma Economics
43 Tanner Street
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
National registration number
09391354
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Advance HE
Innovation Way, York Science Park, Heslington
York
YO10 5BR
commercialsupport@advance-he.ac.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
National registration number
04931031
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
York Consulting LLP
Smithfield House, 92 North Street
Leeds
LS2 7PN
georgina.cowen@yorkconsulting.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
National registration number
OC325515
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Technopolis Ltd
3 Pavilion Buildings
Brighton
BN1 1EE
rebecca.allinson@technopolis-group.com
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
National registration number
02354937
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IFF Research Ltd
5th Floor, The Harlequin Building, 65 Southwark Street
London
SE1 0HR
sarah.coburn-crane@iffresearch.com
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
National registration number
00849983
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=935029644 GO Reference: GO-2025321-PRO-29857557
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Office for Students
Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford
Bristol
BS34 8SR
Telephone
+44 1179317137
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Office for Students
Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford
Bristol
BS34 8SR
Telephone
+44 1179317317
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Office for Students
Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford
Bristol
BS34 8SR
Telephone
+44 1179317317
Country
United Kingdom