Tender

Employer Engagement and Capacity to Support T Levels

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

30 Oct 2017 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking a contractor for the tender titled "Employer Engagement and Capacity to Support T Levels". This opportunity falls within the research and development services sector, specifically focusing on understanding employer capacities for work placements in relation to their size and industry. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 8th November 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 4th December 2017 and conclude by 31st May 2018, with delivery addresses spanning the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in qualitative research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in educational research or employer engagement. Companies capable of offering insights into employer capacities and barriers related to work placements would be well-suited to compete in this process, potentially allowing them to expand their client base within the education sector and contribute to the development of educational policies.

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Notice Title

Employer Engagement and Capacity to Support T Levels

Notice Description

A contractor is sought to undertake qualitative research. This will explore the extent to which employers are able to offer work placements taking account of their size, industry and occupational area. In order for the Department to better understand and develop such capacity, typologies developed should outline employers' current capacity to offer work placements and barriers to offering work placements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26365472-60c6-4019-aebd-d87302c21f7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b48c6740-7860-42bf-bf86-39070c2a92f5
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Dec 2017 - 31 May 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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

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