Tender

Apprentice Experience Survey

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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04 Oct 2019 at 14:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for the "Apprentice Experience Survey", a research project aimed at collecting primary data regarding apprenticeship experiences. This procurement process, initiated through an open procedure below threshold, is currently active and has a tender deadline set for 21st October 2019. Interested parties are expected to submit their responses by 11.30am on this date. The contract period will commence on 25th November 2019 and is expected to conclude by 23rd March 2020. The project falls under the research and development services industry category and is open to submissions from various delivery addresses including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research methodologies and data collection. Businesses with experience in designing surveys and analysing qualitative data will find this project particularly well-suited to their capabilities. By participating in this tender, successful contractors can contribute significantly to understanding factors that enhance apprenticeship satisfaction, thereby enhancing their reputation and potential for future contracts in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprentice Experience Survey

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought to deliver a survey to validate the findings from a smaller scale qualitative project on apprenticeship experience. Research is needed to explore what apprentices consider most important for successful completion and what drives their satisfaction. We are looking for a contractor to collect primary research data for us by way of a survey. The Department will be responsible for the design and analysis of the survey, although some input on the questionnaire from the contractor may be appropriate. The project needs to be completed by the end of March 2020. WORD COUNT: 1000 WORDS Additional information: DEADLINE FOR EOI RESPONSES: 21st October 2019 @ 11.30am WORD COUNT 1,000 WORDS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e886b58-5009-45e7-9313-b30d9b34bb21
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

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
8 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Nov 2019 - 23 Mar 2020 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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FE
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

Further Information

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