Planning

Products for Multiply What Works Strand Randomised Controlled Trials

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

12 Apr 2023 at 14:37

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

24 Mar 2023 at 15:05

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is planning a tender for "Products for Multiply What Works Strand Randomised Controlled Trials" in the category of Education and training services. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for April 30, 2023. The buying organisation is Department for Education, located in London, England. The tender involves the development of products for trials and requires detailed documentation for effective implementation.

This tender by the Department for Education presents opportunities for businesses, especially those in the education and training sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. Businesses interested in developing educational products and approaches for randomised controlled trials should consider participating in this tender to support adult numeracy improvement initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Products for Multiply What Works Strand Randomised Controlled Trials

Notice Description

**UPDATED 12/04/23** This updated notice contains the Q&A response from the Supplier Engagement events held on 30th March 2023. As part of the Multiply Programme, DfE is running randomised controlled trials and quasi-experimental trials to improve understanding of what works in improving adult numeracy. DfE requires products/approaches to be developed for up to 5 trials which form part of the first Tranche of trials. Together with the products/approaches, DfE requires detailed handover documentation and working with relevant suppliers to ensure that the products/approaches are implemented effectively, as well as technical documentation explaining how the optimal design for each product was arrived at. We will be holding two virtual market engagement events from 13:00 - 14:00 and 15:00 - 16:00 on Thursday 30 March 2023 to provide more information and answer questions. If you would like to attend an event, please forward your email address to multiply.researchandevaluation@education.gov.uk and you will be invited to the relevant event for your organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f63b01a-78f4-4ee3-afc1-8799cf3549e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10317898-7971-46ab-a3d0-059a3637b116
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
David McGowan
Contact Email
multiply.researchandevaluation@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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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