Tender

Understanding the drivers of historic graduate earnings, their evolution through the working lifetime, and forecasting future graduate earnings

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

15 Aug 2018 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the research project titled "Understanding the drivers of historic graduate earnings, their evolution through the working lifetime, and forecasting future graduate earnings." This initiative, classified under Research and Development services, is open for expressions of interest (EOIs) until 5pm on Friday, 7th September 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 29th October 2018 and will run until 22nd February 2019. DfE is located in Sheffield, England, and this opportunity is available for businesses across the UK and beyond.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and statistical analysis, particularly those with expertise in financial modelling and data analytics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of businesses to compete. Companies with innovative approaches to understanding graduate earnings and repayment trends will be particularly well-suited for this contract, potentially leading to significant growth and collaboration with the government.

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Notice Title

Understanding the drivers of historic graduate earnings, their evolution through the working lifetime, and forecasting future graduate earnings

Notice Description

The Department for Education ('DfE') has commenced a programme to sell the English Pre-Browne ('Plan 1') Income Contingent Repayment ("ICR") loan book. These loans were made available to students on university or college higher education courses between September 1998 and September 2012, after which they were replaced (in England and Wales only) with Post-Browne ICR loans. UK Government Investments ('UKGI') is leading the sale programme on behalf of DfE, with modelling expertise and advice provided by the Government Actuary's Department. DfE launched the sale of the first tranche of the ICR loan book in February 2017, which completed in December 2017. A forecast model for Plan 1 loans, the Transition based Earnings & Repayment Model ('TERM'), has been developed to support the sale programme. TERM is based on a Markov transition model and projects Plan 1 borrower earnings and repayments on an annual basis. In order to support policy making in higher education, DfE has also developed a student loan repayment model and regularly publishes student loan forecasts. DfE and UKGI are keen to explore additional avenues that can deepen our understanding and ability to project borrower earnings. The objective of this research is to explore whether there are innovative methodologies (including statistical, data analytic techniques etc.) that could potentially enhance and/or complement current modelling of earnings and repayment trends of graduate that have an outstanding ICR student loan. Please note the deadline for EOIs is 5pm, Friday 7th September 2018 Additional information: Please note the deadline for EOIs is 5pm, Friday 7th September 2018 EOIs submitted must be no more than 1,500 words overall (excluding CVs). CVs of the key individuals expected to perform the analysis and deliver the outputs should be submitted. Please do not include website links or references. Any EOI responses longer than 1,500 words in total (excluding CVs) will be disregarded. Collaborative EOIs are welcome.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f92b432-c1b5-4e47-bd99-4d17a545a9a3
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
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
15 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Oct 2018 - 22 Feb 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Maria Thorpe
Contact Email
maria.thorpe@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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