Awarded contract

Research Study: Student Perceptions of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)

Awarded
£20k
Published 1 Jun 2026

Qualitative research study to explore student perceptions and understanding of the Teaching Excellence Framework through six focus groups.

United KingdomPublished 1 Jun 2026· 2 months agoContracts Finder

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  • Contract value
    £19,956
    Pounds sterling
  • Tender closed
    9 May 2026
    3 months ago
  • Sector
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  • Location
    United Kingdom

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1 supplier

Lifecycle

Awarded

Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

1 Jun 2026Today9 May 2026

Brief

The Office for Students is seeking research support to conduct a qualitative study investigating how students interpret and perceive the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The project involves conducting 6 focus group sessions, each with 5-6 student participants. This research will generate insights into student understanding and attitudes towards TEF metrics and their impact on university choice and engagement. The work is being procured through the Office for Students Framework Agreement (PRN2241) for Polling and Opinion Research Services. Interested suppliers should have expertise in qualitative research methodology, focus group facilitation, and experience working with student populations.

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2 awards · 2 winners
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