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Strategic College Improvement Fund Initial Phase

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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30 Apr 2018 at 13:57

Award

22 Mar 2018 at 09:59

Tender

27 Nov 2017 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has initiated a contract titled "Strategic College Improvement Fund Initial Phase," aimed at conducting a process evaluation for projects funded by the pilot phase of the Strategic College Improvement Fund. This procurement process, classified under Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV code 73000000), has been completed with CooperGibson Research being awarded the contract valued at £123,125. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2018 and will conclude on 30th June 2018. While the tender process was held via an open procedure classified below the threshold, the initial expression of interest (EOI) deadline was set for 5 pm on 8th December 2017, allowing extensive participation from potential suppliers across various locations including the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and evaluation sectors, particularly those specialising in educational assessments and development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to explore such contracts, as they align well with the objectives of the programme and can contribute to meaningful improvements in college performance. Companies adept in providing bespoke evaluation strategies and services tailored to educational institutions will find this procurement particularly relevant for expansion and growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Strategic College Improvement Fund Initial Phase

Notice Description

To undertake a process evaluation for the projects funded by the pilot phase the Strategic College Improvement Fund, and to provide bespoke expert evaluation advice for the colleges involved. Closing date for EOIs: 5pm Friday 8th December 2017

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21ec1e43-b259-455a-be36-9d0875aef38a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a92b0fe-46be-451c-a5ac-fe9090816268
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
£123,125 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2018 - 30 Jun 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
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QE
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COOPERGIBSON RESEARCH

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