# Evaluation of the Open University HE in FE \(validation\) project

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Office for Students.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Office for Students](/buyers/office-for-students/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Ecorys UK](/suppliers/ecorys-uk/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £148,879
- Tender value: £148,879
- Award date: 16 January 2025
- Published: 17 January 2025
- Contract start: 20 January 2025
- Contract end: 31 March 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 351224a4-d8d3-452d-b79a-58bbc6d79910-818230
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c5e6ebf-7d15-47d9-826e-8ed38ca85607

## Description

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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351224a4-d8d3-452d-b79a-58bbc6d79910-818230)