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    ContractsResearch Study: Student Perceptions of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
    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· 4 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £20k
    Published 1 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £19,956
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      9 May 2026
      5 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
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      SHIFT INSIGHT LTD
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    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 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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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    527e4090-b497-401f-aae7-7c8616a5363a-899912

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