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Understanding the evaluation of outreach interventions to widen access to higher education for under 16 year olds in England from disadvantaged backgrounds

HEFCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by HEFCE (Higher Education Funding Council for England) for the research project titled "Understanding the evaluation of outreach interventions to widen access to higher education for under 16 year olds in England from disadvantaged backgrounds." The project falls under the industry category of research consultancy services, with a procurement method classified as an open procedure. The tender period ends on 8 October 2017, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 23 October 2017, concluding by 27 March 2018. The total contract value is set at £30,000 with a minimum threshold of £20,000. Research findings will contribute to enhancing the effectiveness of outreach interventions aimed at widening access to higher education for younger individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy, particularly those with expertise in educational outreach and evaluation methodologies. Companies that can demonstrate prior experience in conducting comprehensive field research, analysing educational data, and reporting findings to stakeholders will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The work will involve collaboration with key sector stakeholders, making this a valuable opportunity for firms looking to expand their portfolios in the education sector while contributing to critical initiatives that aim to improve access to higher education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Understanding the evaluation of outreach interventions to widen access to higher education for under 16 year olds in England from disadvantaged backgrounds

Notice Description

The Office for Fair Access (OFFA) wish to place a contract for a Principal Investigator to undertake research activities to understand the intended outcomes and evaluation approaches of outreach interventions to widen access to higher education for under 16 year olds in England from disadvantaged backgrounds. Research activities are expected to include: Field research with key sector stakeholders Analysis of historical OFFA access agreement and monitoring data Assessment of common evaluation tools, methods and metrics currently in use Interim reporting of findings (document or presentation) Participation at steering group meetings Final written report of findings and recommendations Phase one of this project is time sensitive and the final outputs will need to be submitted to OFFA by March 2018. The long term goal of this multi-phase project is to improve the evaluation and ultimately the impact of outreach interventions to widen access to higher education for under 16 year olds in England from disadvantaged backgrounds. Based on the outcomes of phase one (which this tender document refers to), we aim to commission a second phase to review existing research and literature to consolidate evidence concerning the relationship between interim outcomes and impact (widening participation to higher education). The procurement process will be managed by HEFCE Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe10dd15-2c20-4b6e-8ff7-94c65d6a3ff7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Oct 2017 - 27 Mar 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
HEFCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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