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How do high-performing school improvement providers sustainably improve schools?

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

30 Aug 2019 at 08:54

Award

11 Jun 2019 at 11:15

TenderAmendment

20 Dec 2017 at 15:07

Tender

08 Dec 2017 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by the Department for Education, focusing on the research question "How do high-performing school improvement providers sustainably improve schools?" This opportunity falls under the category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure below threshold. The initial call for expressions of interest (EOIs) closed on 8th January 2018, while the contract period spanned from 1st February 2018 to 31st July 2018. The contract was awarded to UCL Consultants Ltd, with a total value of £151,325.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in educational consultancy and research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are specifically encouraged to participate. Companies with expertise in school improvement methodologies and evidence-based research practices would be well-suited to contribute, thereby enhancing their visibility and experience in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

How do high-performing school improvement providers sustainably improve schools?

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought to undertake research into a specific section of school improvement providers: those with strategic responsibility for whole-school improvement. Specifically, what they do to facilitate continuous, sustainable school improvement across the schools they work with. CLOSING DATE FOR EOI'S: MONDAY 8th JANUARY 2018 09:00AM Additional information: Deadline for EOI's - Monday 8th January 09:00am

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cb01d04-2727-47c0-8fb9-0fb4c419e8a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/666bc6b9-78ec-469b-b0cc-97e3b662dd3d
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£151,325 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCL CONSULTANTS

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