Award

Extension to the longitudinal Study of Early Education and Development (SEED)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

01 Sep 2021 at 15:53

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

01 Dec 2020 at 16:09

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

01 Dec 2020 at 15:54

Tender Notice
Tender

01 Dec 2020 at 14:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Extension to the longitudinal Study of Early Education and Development (SEED)." This project falls under the research and development services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with an emphasis on delivering consistent results until the project concludes in September 2029. Key dates include the tender period that ended on 14 December 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 30 June 2021, following the award notice published on 1 September 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £1,500,000, with the minimum value pegged at £750,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in educational psychology, early childhood education assessments, and longitudinal studies. Companies that can demonstrate capability in handling extensive data collection and analysis, as well as engaging with early years education frameworks, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The substantial budget offers a chance for growth and collaboration with a prominent government department, contributing to impactful educational research across England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extension to the longitudinal Study of Early Education and Development (SEED)

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought to undertake the design and delivery for an extension of the Study of Early Education and Development (SEED) until the study cohort reach the end of Key Stage 4. SEED is a major longitudinal study commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE) that has followed nearly 6,000 children from across England from age two until the end of Key Stage One (age 7). The key objectives of SEED are to explore how the characteristics of the early environment, including early childhood education and care (ECEC) and home and parenting, relate to child development and child outcomes over time. The aim of the SEED extension is to understand the medium-to-long term, as well as the wider, outcomes associated with the early years. The study will utilise the current SEED cohort and produce new research outputs when the children reach the end of Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 4. It is envisaged that Key Stage 2 fieldwork will take place over 2022/2023 and that data linking to the NPD will commence in 2023. Further linkage to the NPD will take place in 2028 when the cohort reach the end of Key Stage 4. Project design and set up will commence in Spring/ Summer 2021. We expect the project and contract to last until mid-late 2029. Additional information about SEED can be found here at the SEED website. Previous reports on SEED can be found here: https://seed.natcen.ac.uk/ Additional information about SEED can be found here at the SEED website. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/study-of-early-education-and-development-seed We will produce a short Q&A during the EOI, with responses to any questions asked. Questions will be anonymised and any commercially sensitive information removed. Should you wish to ask a question and/or receive a copy of this note, please email madeleine.ell@education.gov.uk or Jonathon.blackburn@education.gov.uk Additional information: Contact details: Madeleine.ell@education.gov.uk and Jonathon.blackburn@education.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cd7af13-72b4-4651-b672-727c75aae346
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,010,353 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 5 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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

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