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Assessing the Further Education Technical Qualifications market in England

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Assessing the Further Education Technical Qualifications market in England" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. The contract, which falls under the market and economic research industry category, has a total value of £199,575 and is located in London, England. The contract period commenced on 22nd April 2016 and concluded on 31st October 2016. This tender is classified as an award notice, with a procurement method described as "Other." The main objectives of the research were to assess the current market for qualification providers and to explore options for potential reforms.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms and market research agencies with expertise in educational qualifications and policy analysis. Potential suppliers adept at evaluating complex markets and delivering rigorous research are encouraged to engage in similar future tenders. As the contract focused on improving the qualification landscape, companies specialising in educational consultancy and professional development would be particularly well-suited to compete for related contracts. The insights gained from such research could also aid specific businesses in aligning their services with market needs, facilitating growth and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assessing the Further Education Technical Qualifications market in England

Notice Description

BIS Research & Evaluation Framework CR150025 LOT 2 Assessing the Further Education Technical Qualifications market in England The main aim of the research is to examine the AOs market in England - to: * Determine the extent to which the current AO market delivers recognised, rigorous, responsive, innovative and high-quality qualifications - in a way which represents value for money, transparency and clarity in terms of which qualifications are needed to enter certain occupations or particular courses in either HE or FE. * Determine what changes could be made to the AO market in order to improve any areas of weakness identified above * Analyse options for reforming the market, including an assessment of the advantages, disadvantages and risks for each. This will need to include any options put forward by the Independent Panel on Technical and Professional Education in their report. This research should also consider what drives providers' demand for different qualifications - in light of the incentives provided by the funding and accountability systems

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/8ccdc20b-4e7d-4c94-bcaf-f4a2ab14b556
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£199,575 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,575 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20169 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2016 - 31 Oct 2016 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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