Tender

National Colleges Process Evaluation

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

05 Nov 2018 at 13:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently seeking expressions of interest for the tender titled "National Colleges Process Evaluation," which is classified under the industry category of research and development services. The tender, published on 5th November 2018, is at the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 3pm on 19th November 2018. The contracting authority is located at Agora Building, Cumberland Place, Nottingham. The procurement method is an open procedure that is below threshold, and the expected contract duration is from 7th January 2019 to 28th June 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focused on educational evaluation and policy analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, may find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this process is likely to help organisations align with government aims to enhance qualifications and extend funding avenues in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Colleges Process Evaluation

Notice Description

The Government has awarded around PS80m to establish four employer-led National Colleges (Creative and Cultural, Digital Skills, Nuclear, and High Speed Rail). Labour market changes are driving the need for flexible means by which the workforce can gain and retrain in higher technical skills. These place National Colleges central to the Government's aim of improving the quality of qualifications and encourage more students to study for higher technical courses. Expressions of interest are sought to conduct a process evaluation to explore the process of policy implementation and delivery of National College policy to date, and identify factors that have helped or hindered its effectiveness. Please note the deadline for EOIs is 3pm, Monday 19th November 2018. Additional information: Please note the deadline for EOIs is 3pm, Monday 19th November 2018. The word count limit for EOIs is 1,000 words

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a7ec27c-87ca-45b0-a430-c3f27d57be57
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jan 2019 - 28 Jun 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
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 6HG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

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