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Post-Qualification Admissions Reform - Consultation analysis

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2021 at 14:10

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

02 Feb 2021 at 13:25

Tender Notice
Tender

01 Feb 2021 at 17:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Post-Qualification Admissions Reform - Consultation analysis" was conducted by the Department for Education in Sheffield, England. The procurement falls under the category of research and development services, specifically aiming for consultancy services. This open procedure tender was published on 1st February 2021 and the tender period concluded on 17th February 2021. The contract was awarded on 12th April 2021, with a total contract value of £22,208 and a scheduled performance period from 12th April to 1st September 2021. The project is considered suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in research and consultancy services. Firms that offer thematic analysis capabilities, especially those experienced in handling educational consultation responses and data visualisation, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a minimum value of £17,000 and a comprehensive scope outlined in the tender documents, successful bidders could enhance their portfolio and reputation by collaborating with a leading governmental department on critical educational reforms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post-Qualification Admissions Reform - Consultation analysis

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought to undertake an analysis of the consultation on Post Qualification Admissions (PQA). There are two strands of the consultation requiring analysis: 1. Consultation Document The Department requires thematic analysis of the responses to be conducted, guided by the topics in the consultation document 2. Student Questionnaire The questionnaire will be hosted on Qualtrics, which in turn will create visualised reports of the response data. Apart from three questions included in the questionnaire that will need to be thematically analysed, the majority of the data will be presented in result form. Additional information: A link to the consultation analysis is included in the attached EOI Advert Please also email your EOI response to Jane3carr@education.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2689530f-5ec6-4647-93df-253272a35eb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35e8238a-f73e-4c09-8623-f1a3a0407f93
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,208 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2021 - 1 Sep 2021 1-6 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
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 2JF
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YORK CONSULTING

Further Information

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