Scope
Description
The final output from this contract will be a report delivering recommendations for the OfS to consider in policy and programme design for the reformed collaborative outreach programme succeeding Uni Connect.
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./3847TPJ426
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Total value (estimated)
- £33,333 excluding VAT
- £40,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 1 December 2025
- Possible extension to 1 June 2026
- 9 months, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Depending on the reception of the recommendations and report in December 2025, there may be scope to extend the contract for a further six months to enable more research
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
31 July 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Clarification questions and bid responses must be submitted electronically through the Delta portal by visiting https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3847TPJ426. Any other method of bidding will not be accepted.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology and credibility | Quality | 30% |
| Understanding the requirements | Quality | 25% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
| Experience | Quality | 15% |
| Delivery | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Office for Students
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYZM-6681-RPZP
Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford
Bristol
BS34 8SR
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0117 931 7149
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government