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Gender Balance in Computing Pilot Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

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06 Aug 2019 at 10:10

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01 Aug 2019 at 11:28

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09 May 2019 at 12:50

Award

07 May 2019 at 11:31

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11 Jun 2018 at 17:50

Tender

11 Jun 2018 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is conducting the 'Gender Balance in Computing Pilot Programme' tender, aimed at enhancing digital skills among children, particularly focusing on girls' participation in computing. This programme is classified under research and development services, with a total budget of £2.4 million. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with contracts expected to run from 30 April 2019 to 31 July 2022. The tender period has ended, and responses were assessed through a two-stage process consisting of a Standard Selection Questionnaire followed by an Invitation to Tender, with the final award made on 29 April 2019.

This opportunity is ideal for companies specialising in educational interventions, research analytics, and consultancy services related to gender diversity in technology. Firms with expertise in implementing scalable educational programmes and those capable of conducting thorough evaluations will find a strategic advantage in participating. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this tender, as it aligns with their capabilities to deliver significant societal impact.

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Notice Title

Gender Balance in Computing Pilot Programme

Notice Description

Ensuring that all children have the digital and computing skills needed for the future is a key priority of this government. We want to find practical measures that schools can take to ensure girls see themselves as active creators of digital technology, not just passive consumers - and fully understand their own potential in this field. We need more girls to identify computing and computer science as areas in which they can excel, so that they have the choice to access the growing range of careers in this field. The objective of the Programme is to identify effective approaches to improving gender balance in computing (at all stages of school, excluding post-16) and increase the number of girls who take up computer science at GCSE, and subsequently AS and A level. The Programme will deliver multiple, innovative interventions in a range of state-funded schools in England, during the academic years 2018/19 to 2021/22, and evaluate their effectiveness. These interventions will be designed and delivered so that they can be robustly tested and are able to be taken to scale at a later date if sufficiently supported by positive evidence of impact. The Supplier will have the capacity and expertise to deliver these interventions at the scale and within the timeframe required. They should have the capacity and expertise to deliver a suitable evaluation strategy to measure the impact of these interventions, either using in-house expertise or through sub-contract with an appropriate third party. Additional information: DfE will run the procurement for this Programme under PCR2015 Reg.14 ('Research and Design'). The procurement will be carried out as a two-stage process. * The first stage will be carried out through submission of a completed Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) and Expression of Interest (EOI) Response Form (the 'Response'). Submitted Responses will be subject to an assessment process to identify suitable potential suppliers. * Selected organisations will be invited to participate in the second stage, through an Invitation to Tender (ITT). Responses to the ITT will be assessed and scored; the highest scoring tender will be awarded the contract to deliver this Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fa9d3a0-2e65-44b9-937d-c3647ce55cc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b79912a-c97b-441e-a911-9288fc826c96
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Restricted non-OJEU
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
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ransome.kolaru@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

STEM LEARNING

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