Tender

Downward mobility: understanding the glass floor

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

26 Apr 2019 at 11:26

Tender Notice
Tender

08 Apr 2019 at 10:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently in the tender stage for the contract titled "Downward mobility: understanding the glass floor." This project falls under the category of social work and related services, aiming to research downward mobility within Great Britain. The procurement process is open, with a tender period concluding on 3rd May 2019. The contract is expected to start on 3rd June 2019 and will last until 31st March 2020. The estimated value of the contract ranges between £100,000 and £150,000, with delivery addresses spanning the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in research, social sciences, and consultancy sectors, to contribute valuable insights into social mobility issues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as their unique perspectives may significantly enrich the study. Engaging in this project could not only enhance a business’s reputation in social research but also foster connections with government agencies focused on social issues.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Downward mobility: understanding the glass floor

Notice Description

See Attachments for full description. The Social Mobility Commission is inviting proposals for research to better understand the incidence of downward mobility in Great Britain. This will seek to build upon previous work on downward mobility in Great Britain, particularly around the 2015 report by the Social Mobility Commission, "Downward mobility, opportunity hoarding and the 'glass floor'", and work on downward mobility by Sam Friedman, a Social Mobility Commission commissioner. It will look at understanding our society's 'fear of falling' and what occupations those from higher socio-economic backgrounds do when they 'fall down' the ladder. This research forms part of the Social Mobility Commission's role to produce relevant research that provides new data and insights on social mobility in the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20edfb82-045e-4c08-8f05-0b4d91dfbb0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ff4c350-3cc0-474a-a82d-2126628bb346
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jun 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-20edfb82-045e-4c08-8f05-0b4d91dfbb0e-2019-04-26T12:26:36+01:00",
    "date": "2019-04-26T12:26:36+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-20edfb82-045e-4c08-8f05-0b4d91dfbb0e",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "1591",
        "title": "Downward mobility: understanding the glass floor",
        "description": "See Attachments for full description. The Social Mobility Commission is inviting proposals for research to better understand the incidence of downward mobility in Great Britain. This will seek to build upon previous work on downward mobility in Great Britain, particularly around the 2015 report by the Social Mobility Commission, \"Downward mobility, opportunity hoarding and the 'glass floor'\", and work on downward mobility by Sam Friedman, a Social Mobility Commission commissioner. It will look at understanding our society's 'fear of falling' and what occupations those from higher socio-economic backgrounds do when they 'fall down' the ladder. This research forms part of the Social Mobility Commission's role to produce relevant research that provides new data and insights on social mobility in the UK.",
        "datePublished": "2019-04-08T11:52:13+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85300000",
            "description": "Social work and related services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 100000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 150000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2019-05-03T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2019-06-03T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2020-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ff4c350-3cc0-474a-a82d-2126628bb346",
                "datePublished": "2019-04-26T12:26:36+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Invitation to tender letter",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfb135d9-eaa3-4616-946e-6287a9e0ba8c",
                "format": "application/msword"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Description",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4254b439-31fe-4032-92e9-47d9ddf19f6d",
                "format": "application/msword"
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Clarifications",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2226616d-bb99-4732-b24a-6b8ecd185b94",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/QfDr2jb7",
            "name": "Department For Education",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Department For Education",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/QfDr2jb7"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Social Mobility Commission, Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1P 3BT",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Contact@socialmobilitycommission.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/QfDr2jb7",
        "name": "Department For Education"
    }
}