Tender

Use and perceptions of curriculum support resources in schools

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

22 Nov 2017 at 16:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for a qualitative research project titled "Use and perceptions of curriculum support resources in schools". This initiative is aimed at understanding how teachers evaluate and utilise curriculum resources, including identifying the challenges they face in accessing these materials. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 5pm on Friday, 8th December 2017. The project falls under the research and development services category, and contracts will be delivered in locations across the UK, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. The chosen contractor's work is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2018, concluding by 31st May 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in educational research or consultancy services, particularly those offering innovative solutions for curriculum development and resource accessibility. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-suited to participate in this tender, as they can provide tailored approaches and insights into the educational needs of teachers and school leaders. Competitors should emphasise their relevant experience, robust research methodologies, and ability to meet the specified assessment criteria in their bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Use and perceptions of curriculum support resources in schools

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought for a contractor to carry out qualitative research with teachers and school leaders to understand how teachers find curriculum resources, how they judge the quality of resources and decide which to use, and what barriers they face in finding and accessing resources. This research is part of a wider programme of work to understand current practice and identify unmet needs in the provision and dissemination of curriculum resources. Bids should include a clear plan of proposed sampling, recruitment, and research methodology, provide evidence of experience in the research area, include indicative costs, and state clearly how the above aims will be achieved. Applications will be assessed and prioritised according to the extent to which they meet the assessment criteria described in the Expression of Interest Advert attached below. Deadline for EOIs is 5pm, Friday 8th December 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc3bcff-4271-49ec-8029-0a6be9dec99c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related 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
22 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 May 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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