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Levy Paying Employer Behaviour

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2019 at 15:06

Award Notice
Tender

31 Jan 2019 at 09:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for a research contract titled "Levy Paying Employer Behaviour" aimed at evaluating the Apprenticeship reforms in England. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the tender published on 31st January 2019 and closed for submissions on 15th February 2019. The contract is positioned within the research and consultancy services industry category, with a contract period scheduled to commence on 1st April 2019 and extend until 30th August 2019. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure due to the low threshold of the expected value.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses focused on qualitative research and development, particularly those that have experience with apprenticeship systems and employer engagement in the training sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they bring valuable insights and tailored approaches to understanding employer behaviours regarding apprenticeship funding. Engaging in this project could also enhance their visibility and credibility within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Levy Paying Employer Behaviour

Notice Description

As part of DfE's ongoing evaluation of the Apprenticeship reforms, we are interested in expanding our evidence base. In particular, we want to focus on: * how levy paying employers are spending their levy funds and why; * how apprenticeship delivery is being adjusted to account for apprentices' prior learning and what happens when the recognition of prior learning takes the apprentice under the minimum duration of the apprenticeship; and, * the extent to which apprentices could benefit from further consideration of prior learning in the apprenticeship programmes. Expressions of interest are sought to conduct qualitative research with employers, providers and apprentices to improve understanding of these issues. CLOSING DATE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: 12 NOON FRIDAY 15th FEBRUARY 2019

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c56782d-7ab5-47e6-9ec3-56ab921f97b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,612 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
8 May 2019 - 30 Aug 2019 1-6 months
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
Earl Kehoe
Contact Email
earl.kehoe@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
N1 3BT
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Canonbury
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL LEARNING AND WORK INSTITUTE (L&W

Further Information

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