Award

Apprenticeship Evaluation and Pay Surveys (AEvS and APS)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

12 Apr 2019 at 11:06

Award

12 Apr 2019 at 09:42

TenderAmendment

21 May 2018 at 10:41

TenderAmendment

10 May 2018 at 08:14

Tender

09 May 2018 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking to engage a commercial research agency for the project titled "Apprenticeship Evaluation and Pay Surveys (AEvS and APS)." This project involves conducting evaluation surveys with current and recently completed apprentices, as well as their employers in England, while also collecting data on apprentices' pay across the UK, including Scotland and Wales. The procurement process is at the Award stage, having been published on 9 May 2018, with the deadline for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) having been 22 May 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 2 July 2018 and conclude on 29 March 2019, and the procurement method utilised is an open procedure, designated as being below threshold.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and development services related to education and apprenticeship programmes. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly advantageous, as the buyer is interested in creative suggestions from potential suppliers and has explicitly stated that they are looking for innovative approaches. Businesses capable of engaging with education stakeholders and possessing strong research methodologies are encouraged to compete for this contract, which supports the ongoing improvement of apprenticeship programmes in the UK.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Evaluation and Pay Surveys (AEvS and APS)

Notice Description

We are looking to commission a commercial research agency to undertake Evaluation surveys with current and recently completed Apprentices and Apprenticeship employers in England. The project also incorporates another survey of Apprentices comprehensively covering their rates of pay, which includes coverage in Scotland and Wales. In England, this pay survey will be merged with the Evaluation learner survey but will be a standalone survey in other nations. Please note the Deadline for EOIs is 5pm, Tuesday 22nd may 2018 Potential bidders to note that a budget mistakenly included in the initial advert was not correct and has since been removed. For this survey we have decided not to share the budget because we are able to tightly specify our requirements and we are looking for creative suggestions from potential bidders. Additional information: Please note the Deadline for EOIs is 5pm, Tuesday 22nd May 2018. The Word count limit for EOIs is 1,000 words. Potential bidders to note that a budget mistakenly included in the initial advert was not correct and has since been removed. For this survey we have decided not to share the budget because we are able to tightly specify our requirements and we are looking for creative suggestions from potential bidders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37f23c03-0023-4f67-8a32-2695b892456b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69eb928a-2362-4f04-940c-a16c92bee73f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£535,325 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2018 - 15 Jul 2019 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

IFF RESEARCH

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