# STA-25001 Consultancy Services to Improve University Rankings

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Royal Holloway and Bedford New College](/buyers/royal-holloway-and-bedford-new-college/contract-awards)
- Supplier: QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited
- Award value: £79,000
- Tender value: £79,000
- Award date: 8 October 2024
- Published: 2 January 2025
- Contract start: 9 October 2024
- Contract end: 8 October 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 01929848-ab0f-4b72-a6be-feb9bf54dc92-814150
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d550a84-81e6-42f1-a31b-5ae746fa829e

## Description

Awarded to QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited for Consultancy Services to improve the University Ranking via a Direct Award

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01929848-ab0f-4b72-a6be-feb9bf54dc92-814150)
