Tender

Understanding the Level 4-5 provider and awarding body market in England

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Jan 2018 at 12:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently seeking expressions of interest for a tender titled "Understanding the Level 4-5 provider and awarding body market in England." This initiative falls under the research and development services category and is taking place in England. The tender period ends on 2nd February 2018, with the contract set to commence on 7th March 2018 and conclude on 29th June 2018. The procurement method employed for this process is an open procedure, specifically below threshold. Interested parties are required to submit their expressions of interest by 12 Noon on the deadline date, ensuring responses do not exceed 1,000 words.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focused on the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority aims to engage a diverse pool of suppliers. Companies with expertise in analysing educational provisioning and market dynamics would find this opportunity particularly applicable, allowing them to contribute to a critical policy review that shapes the landscape of higher and further education in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Understanding the Level 4-5 provider and awarding body market in England

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought to conduct research to understand existing Level 4-5 provision in Higher and Further education through analysis of the provider and Awarding Organisation market in England. This will be used to inform the Department's Level 4-5 Policy Review announced on 31st October. Additional information: Deadline for expressions of interest: 12 Noon Friday 2nd February 2018 EOIs MUST NOT BE LONGER THAN 1000 WORDS IN LENGTH.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644c7cff-d7ec-4e24-801b-b27f016aa847
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
22 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Mar 2018 - 29 Jun 2018 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
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

Further Information

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