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Pupil Premium Evaluation - Direct Award (con_22143)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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23 Aug 2023 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract to the University of Durham for the project titled "Pupil Premium Evaluation - Direct Award (con_22143)". The contract, valued at £75,000 GBP, falls under the research and development consultancy services category. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action with a contract period starting on August 14, 2023, and ending on November 4, 2024. The evaluation focuses on assessing whether Pupil Premium funding has reduced between-school segregation and/or reduced the attainment gap.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services to engage with the Department for Education. Companies with expertise in quasi-experimental methods and regression discontinuity analysis would be well-suited to compete in similar tender processes. The procurement stage for this project is now at the award stage, reflecting the growing emphasis on evidence-based policy evaluation within the education sector. Businesses interested in bidding for such contracts should pay close attention to upcoming tender opportunities in this category.

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Notice Title

Pupil Premium Evaluation - Direct Award (con_22143)

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. This is a direct award The University of Durham to use quasi-experimental methods (a pre/post study and regression discontinuity analysis) to assess whether Pupil Premium funding has reduced between-school segregation and/or reduced the attainment gap.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35a045a5-83ff-4d57-b65d-1041a6f0420e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f0a4881-5f12-4961-9e6e-e08376f1305d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2023 - 4 Nov 2024 1-2 years
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
Alice Abrey
Contact Email
alice.abrey@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM

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