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Evaluation of Year 2 of Provider-level TEF

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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16 Apr 2019 at 12:53

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21 Dec 2017 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for the evaluation of Year 2 of the Provider-level Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF). This evaluation aims to assess how well the framework is achieving its objectives, which include enhancing student choices, elevating the status of teaching, recognising exceptional teaching, and meeting the needs of employers and industries. The procurement is currently at the contract award stage, with the initial deadline for expressions of interest having been 5 PM on 19th January 2018. The contract period spans from 19th March 2018 to 20th August 2018, and the industry category is classified under research and development consultancy services (CPV Code: 73200000).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and consultancy, particularly those specialising in education and training evaluation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an excellent opportunity for firms that can conduct surveys, interviews, and comprehensive analyses to inform educational frameworks. Companies with experience in educational assessments and stakeholder engagement would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of Year 2 of Provider-level TEF

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought to undertake an evaluation of the Year 2 Provider Level Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF). The evaluation would provide emerging evidence on whether the following objectives of TEF are being met: i. Better inform students' choices about what and where to study. ii. Raise esteem for teaching. iii. Recognise and reward excellent teaching. iv. Better meet the needs of employers, business, industry and the professions. This will involve conducting surveys and interviews A) with students, and, B) with Higher Education providers. DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: 5PM 19TH JANUARY 2018

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e2761b3-af93-4003-a84b-aae1a0bb086a
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
SME, VCSE
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
£99,733 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 6-12 months
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
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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

IFF RESEARCH

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