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CONTRACT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION:30 YEARS PROJECTS (con_6123)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a contract for the project titled "Contract for the Next Generation: 30 Years Projects". This procurement falls under the research and development services category and was conducted using a limited procurement method via competitive quotations. The contract was awarded to Nuffield College, with a total value of £133,966.66. The contract period started on 20th January 2020 and concluded on 31st October 2021. The work was focused on developing a long-term vision for improving social mobility in England, with the contract being executed in England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs looking to engage in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in social mobility studies or related fields. Businesses that offer innovative approaches to social issues or possess strong research capabilities would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts from the Department for Education, especially in a landscape that prioritises evidence-based policy development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION:30 YEARS PROJECTS (con_6123)

Notice Description

The Contractor has agreed to carry out research to identify the leading enablers and barriers that structurally affect social mobility, and to co-design a 30-year measurement framework, which sets out a long-term vision for tackling issues to improve social mobility in England. Update: This contract has been modified. See Modification Notice attached.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07a47593-0f5b-4e34-8c00-92bd88c695ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e518ef-f977-45af-899d-1ee62c6bb78b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£133,966 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,966 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2020 - 31 Oct 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NUFFIELD COLLEGE

Further Information

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