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Consultancy services on HE rankings

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

Buyer Address: Norwich Research Park, Norwich, UKH15, NR4 7TJ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@uea.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
231630.0 GBP
Published
26 Feb 2026, 16:56
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
23 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
23 Mar 2027, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
QS QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS LIMITED
Official Source
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Description

The UEA is seeking consultancy offering a series of institutional workshops and seminars plus a wider in-depth analysis of up to 10 subject areas. The contract will deliver: - A programme of institutional workshops and seminars designed to build internal understanding of ranking methodologies and performance drivers. - Detailed benchmarking analysis, including in-depth review of up to ten subject areas, to inform targeted improvement planning. - Access to non-public comparative insights and analytical tools to support evidence-based strategic decision-making. In addition 5-year subscription to the QS Stars rating system.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Consultancy services on HE ranking

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