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IfATE Big Conversation Research Project

INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Institute for Apprenticeships awarded a contract for the IfATE Big Conversation Research Project. The project, classified under research and development services, had a total value of 81,338 GBP. The procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure, with the tender period closing on October 31, 2022. The contract period is from November 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The buyer was the Institute for Apprenticeships based in Coventry, England.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services sector, specifically those interested in consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it particularly suitable to compete for this tender. The project is part of IfATE's vision for an integrated skills system, aiming to gather insights and shape the future landscape of qualifications and apprenticeships to support national priorities like increasing productivity and levelling up.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IfATE Big Conversation Research Project

Notice Description

A major output of IfATE's commitment to gathering and acting on insights from stakeholders will be the publication of our vision for an integrated skills system, using the insights from The Big Conversation in March 2023. This report will synthesize insight from stakeholders about all aspects of the Integrated Skills System and set out what we think the skills system should look like in the future and how we'll get there. The Integrated Skills System is the umbrella term which IfATE uses to describe the elements that make up the skills system, for example range of qualifications; ability to progress through qualifications; consistency of landscape; and ability of qualifications and apprenticeships to support national priorities like increasing productivity and Levelling Up.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44e04983-efe4-4768-bc73-8a45ba00aec2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2700a75b-8263-4d6e-acab-ba06fea263a9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above 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
£81,338 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,338 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS
Contact Name
Ricardo Costa
Contact Email
ricardo.costa@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07795636934

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES

Further Information

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