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National Careers Service Evaluation

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking proposals for the "National Careers Service Evaluation," a project aimed at assessing the value for money of the National Careers Service. This initiative is crucial for informing future procurement decisions regarding priority groups, funding incentives, and delivery mechanisms. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions accepted until 5th February 2021. The estimated contract value is between £40,000 and £60,000, and the contract period will run from 1st April 2021 to 1st August 2021. The relevant industry category is Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services, and the location for service delivery is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in research and development or consultancy services. Companies with expertise in evaluating public services, understanding the needs of diverse demographic groups, and implementing effective delivery methods will be particularly well-positioned to compete. By successfully bidding for this contract, businesses can contribute to enhancing the National Careers Service's efficiency and effectiveness, ultimately supporting their own growth and reputation in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Careers Service Evaluation

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to gain a robust, up-to-date understanding of the Value for Money of the National Careers Service. This work will inform the re-procurement process of the National Careers Service by providing evidence to inform future decisions on priority groups, funding incentives and delivery mechanisms. The National Careers Service is available to anyone in England over the age of 13 providing impartial information, advice and guidance about learning, work, skills and the labour market, in order to support them: * Into sustainable employment, thereby reducing welfare costs as soon as possible; and * To upskill/progress into 'better' jobs thereby supporting productivity gains. The Service comprises: * A personalised guidance service for adults over 18; * A telephone help line; and * A website digital offer. Research questions: * What is the value for money of the National Careers Service? o What are the benefits and costs of targeting the current priority groups? And the proposed alternative groups? o What are the benefits and costs of the current funding and incentive mechanisms? o What are the benefits and costs of the three delivery methods (face-to-face, telephone, and online)? Specifically, we want to evaluate the priority groups the Service is currently targeting and whether they are still relevant in the current economic climate; * Including considering whether alternative groups should be prioritised * It will be important to establish the degree of overlap between the current priority groups and any proposed priority groups. * The current priority groups are: o adults aged 50 and over and who are unemployed, or at demonstrable risk of unemployment, o low skilled adults without a qualification at level 2 or above, o people with learning difficulties and disabilities, o adults who have been unemployed over 12 months, o 18-24 year olds not in education, employment or training (NEET), o Single parents with at least one dependent child living in the same household. Assess the current funding and incentive mechanisms; * We want to understand whether the current funding mechanisms are providing the right financial incentives to contractors and are, ultimately, leading to the best outcomes for those using the service or if there are alternatives that might be more successful in driving policy aims And evaluate the return of the three delivery methods with respect to their costs of delivery: face-to-face, telephone, and online. Additional information: Please note this EOI is subject to Ministerial Approval

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22cd6d87-830a-47d5-876d-d468c6ccb14c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1425171e-9fa4-43ea-8ed3-d5e5757ca7ac
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 1 Aug 2021 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Laura Hirst
Contact Email
laura.hurst@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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