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Research on UK students studying abroad

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Aug 2018 at 11:44

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27 Jul 2018 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which is based in Sheffield, England. The tender, titled "Research on UK students studying abroad," falls under the research and development services industry category. The procurement stage is marked by an active award dated 23rd May 2018, with a contract period commencing on 4th June 2018 and concluding on 31st December 2018. This was executed through an open procedure classified as a below-threshold tender, with an award value of £83,975.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in research and consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in educational research methodologies, data analysis, and qualitative interviews would be well-suited to compete for similar future projects, allowing them to leverage their capabilities to deliver valuable insights on UK students' experiences abroad.

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Notice Title

Research on UK students studying abroad

Notice Description

Secondary analysis of HESA data Survey of 1,550 UK undergraduates Qualitative interviews with 80 UK students Survey of 500 diploma-mobile students Qualitative interviews with 40 diploma mobile students

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2970df60-51d4-4c01-95ec-db29baf962d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29310f62-33c1-44a9-a234-bb0252911592
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,975 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 6-12 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CAREERS RESEARCH AND ADVISORY CENTRE

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