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Research into how small rural schools can be run efficiently

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

11 Apr 2019 at 12:39

Award Notice
Award

22 Mar 2019 at 10:35

Award Notice
Tender

15 Mar 2018 at 15:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Department for Education in England for a project titled "Research into how small rural schools can be run efficiently," classified under research and development consultancy services. The tender period concluded on 21st March 2018, and the contract was awarded on 17th May 2018, with a total contract value of £49,295. The contract commenced on 11th April 2018 and is set to end on 5th November 2018. This limited procurement, employing a competitive quotation method, aims to engage qualified researchers familiar with the school system to conduct site visits and gather comprehensive insights.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in educational research and stakeholder engagement. Companies that are well-suited for this contract include larger consulting firms equipped to handle extensive qualitative research and visits to various small rural schools and stakeholders. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the educational sector or those interested in public sector contracts could find this opportunity particularly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research into how small rural schools can be run efficiently

Notice Description

Qualitative researchers with a knowledge of the school system. They will need to complete visits to a number of small rural schools, groups of schools i.e. Multi-academy Trusts and federations; and wider stakeholders. Additional information: Deadline for EOI is Midday on 21st March 2018

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48a63be6-aa61-411c-abda-3910ea1bfb19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ea3ff2-a05e-4729-8367-f1002fe69bb8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,295 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
17 May 2018 - 9 Nov 2018 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
Robert Cirin
Contact Email
robert.cirin@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S2 2FJ
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
Park and Arbourthorne
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Heeley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALDABA

Further Information

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