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Workforce deployment strategies adopted in the school sector

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Sep 2017 at 08:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for a project titled "Workforce deployment strategies adopted in the school sector." This procurement falls within the research and development consultancy services industry and is located in London, England. Currently in the tender stage, the deadline for submissions is 5pm on 11th October 2017. The project aims to evaluate various workforce planning and deployment practices in schools, assessing their effectiveness, efficiency, and potential impact on pupil attainment. The contract period is set to commence on 13th November 2017 and will run until 30th March 2018, using an open procurement method under a procedure that is below threshold.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in educational consultancy, research, and development services, particularly those with expertise in workforce planning and organisational strategy. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The successful bidder will engage in case studies and analyses that could significantly enhance their portfolio and credibility in the educational sector while contributing valuable insights to the Department for Education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Workforce deployment strategies adopted in the school sector

Notice Description

Summary Expressions of interest are sought to understand which workforce planning and deployment practices schools adopt, evaluate their effectiveness and efficiency, and what impact that have on pupils' attainment. The project will also evaluate what the school-specific context is that would allow these practices to be replicated more widely. Background Schools have the freedom to adopt their own approach to workforce deployment. However, the Department for Education has identified there are evidence gaps within this area, particularly surrounding workforce deployment practices at the school level. Evaluation aims In order to address these gaps, and to start to build a robust evidence base that can in future support schools in their organisational decision-making, the Department is looking to understand current approaches to workforce planning and deployment in schools, evaluate their effectiveness and efficiency, what impact they have, if any, on pupil attainment, and the scalability and applicability of these practices. Methodology The successful bidder will be responsible for designing and conducting the analysis and evaluation of current workforce planning and deployment practices adopted by schools. We anticipate the methodology will include: * Case studies in schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs) * Analysis to understand the practices schools employ and to examine their potential impact on overall performance; and, * An assessment of the degree of applicability and scalability of these workforce practices. The successful bidder will be expected to present the results of the project to the DfE, and prepare and finalise a final report combining all elements outlined above. Additional information: Closing time is 5pm on 11th October 2017

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02366174-7e3e-40c8-9bab-5136fd181b8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d17fb3e4-c616-42ed-8d47-d9894a46b1bb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Nov 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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