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Contract for evaluation of the returner fund

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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30 May 2018 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently awarded a contract titled "Contract for evaluation of the returner fund" in the field of research and development services. This procurement process, classified as an open procedure, concluded with the award announced on 12 February 2018, with the duration of the contract starting on 13 April 2018 and extending until 31 December 2020. The total value of the contract is £103,685, covering work essential to evaluate projects funded by the Returners Fund, which aims to support individuals returning to the workforce.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in labour market analysis and evaluation. Suitable candidates may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can contribute innovative solutions to the challenges faced by various groups re-entering the job market, including individuals from diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities. Engaging in this tender could further establish these businesses in a competitive sector closely aligned with governmental policy initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for evaluation of the returner fund

Notice Description

The purpose of this work is to provide robust, timely evaluation of projects funded by the Returners Fund and of the overarching Fund itself. Findings will build the evidence base on how to support returners back into the labour market, responding to the following research questions: * How can employers in the private and other targeted sectors best support returners to return to paid employment? * To what extent does the requirement vary across different industries, and for different groups (e.g., BAME, disabled, and older workers)? Findings will be used to inform the design and delivery of future Returners policy programmes. This contract is for the core services needed to run the evaluation. Additional contracts will be drawn up for each project evaluation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45204667-eeec-4534-a158-f87af78402a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfbfc739-3274-44a6-8ef3-62522b81301a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, 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
£103,685 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,685 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 2-3 years
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQW

Further Information

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