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The Relationship Between Disability and Social Mobility - Research Project

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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12 Oct 2018 at 15:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently engaged in an active procurement process for a research project titled "The Relationship Between Disability and Social Mobility." This initiative is categorised under research and development services and seeks to understand the impact of disability on social mobility within the UK. The tender is part of an open procurement method and is in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 30th October 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 12th November 2018 and run until 22nd March 2019, with an allocated budget of £15,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social research, consultancy, and data analysis. Companies with expertise in disability studies, social mobility, and related interventions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The engagement is especially relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can contribute innovative solutions and insights to enhance social mobility for individuals with disabilities.

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Notice Title

The Relationship Between Disability and Social Mobility - Research Project

Notice Description

The Social Mobility Commission is inviting proposals for research to understand the relationship between disability and social mobility. This research forms part of the Social Mobility Commission's role to produce relevant research that provides new data and insights on social mobility in the UK. Despite clear evidence that disability is often a barrier to social mobility, there is too little understanding of how better support for disability would boost social mobility - either for individuals with disabilities or their children. The Social Mobility Commission wants better to understand the relationship between disability and social mobility - looking across all stages of life - to inform policy by commissioning a research project that aims to answer the following research questions: * How common are different types of disability for people from lower/higher socioeconomic groups (by age and other factors) and what might explain any correlation? * How do educational and employment outcomes for people with disabilities vary by background? How common are other issues, such as exclusion from school or rates of entering custody? Why? How has this changed over time? * How do diagnosis rates and access to support vary by background and why? How has this changed over time? * What are specific barriers to social mobility faced by people with disabilities at each stage of life? And what are the barriers for the children of people with disabilities? (E.g., low levels of digital connectivity, smaller networks, lack of role models etc.) * Which interventions work well - particularly for those from lower socioeconomic groups? * How much could better support for people with disabilities boost social mobility? We do not expect the researchers to answer every question in equal depth. We request that bidders indicate which questions and issues they will focus on primarily. Existing literature and data analysis should be able to answer most of the above questions. However, a workshop with relevant experts (e.g., charities supporting people with disabilities) may be helpful to understand which interventions work well for those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds - as well as providing greater insight into barriers faced by those on lower incomes. The Commission could help facilitate such a workshop at very low cost. Any proposals should propose this or another low-cost solution. The study will result in a report, to be published on the Social Mobility Commission gov.uk website, which sets out the findings to the research. This research will support the work of the Social Mobility Commission in developing our analysis and policy recommendations.

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/b7a21f52-f0e0-40ce-acb0-88cd3df39ac4
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, 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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Nov 2018 - 22 Mar 2019 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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