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Evaluation for the Employer Led Digital Training Initiatives

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

11 Mar 2021 at 11:29

Award Notice
Tender

16 Oct 2020 at 13:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is overseeing a procurement process titled "Evaluation for the Employer Led Digital Training Initiatives." This initiative falls under the research and development services category, specifically aimed at consultancy services. The tender is currently in the award stage, with key dates indicating that the end of the tender period was on 30th October 2020. The contract is set to commence on 7th December 2020 and run until 31st December 2021. This opportunity is open to all interested parties, as it employs an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in education and training assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise in delivering impactful insights and evaluations. Winning this contract could enhance a business's portfolio and credibility, enabling further growth in similar sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation for the Employer Led Digital Training Initiatives

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought to support with the design and delivery of an evaluation of the Employer Led Digital Training Initiatives pilots. The contractor will be appointed to conduct a process evaluation of the current wave of bootcamps and to design a possible impact evaluation of the second round of bootcamps. This evaluation will support the Department to understand if these initiatives are meeting their anticipated outcomes and to gather data on their implementation to inform future roll-out. The evaluation will use monitoring data submitted by providers, alongside qualitative data collected via stakeholder interviews to understand participant, provider and employer experiences and assess if the programme meets its expected outcomes. Please note the deadline for return of EOIs is 17:00 on Friday 30th October 2020 Additional information: Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1000 words

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a8ccb3a-a30c-4644-9282-2f9a94060141
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/236118d3-50e6-4117-9d1e-519d8a5f1adf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
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
£146,818 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2021 - 21 May 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2JF
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

INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES

Further Information

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