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Life Skills Research Partnership

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department For Education in London initiated a tender titled "Life Skills Research Partnership" aimed at developing a research partnership to enhance life skills among pupils. The procurement process, classified under research and development services, was complete as of January 15, 2018, with a contract value of £1,796,283. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action below the threshold, and the contract period spanned from October 17, 2017, to December 31, 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in pupil development and life skills programmes. Companies capable of providing innovative methodologies and evidence-based approaches will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively in this research partnership, thereby enhancing their visibility and growth potential within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Life Skills Research Partnership

Notice Description

A life skills research partnership to build the evidence base on what works to develop pupils' life skills.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5515371e-7654-4469-9121-6600accdb981
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109f2317-7397-4ecb-ac5b-d6de40a92b59
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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
£1,796,283 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,796,283 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 3-4 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

BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS TEAM

Further Information

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