Tender

Current Practice in Alternative Provision

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently inviting Expressions of Interest for a research project titled "Current Practice in Alternative Provision", focused on investigating practices related to exclusions and alternative provisions within schools. This tender is classified under research and development services and is part of an open procurement process below the financial threshold. The submission deadline for expressions of interest is 6th November 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1st December 2017 and run until 31st July 2018. The research aims to gather information through evidence assessments, interviews, and qualitative visits across various settings, and it is relevant for parties located within the UK and other specified territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in educational consultancy and qualitative research methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their insights could greatly contribute to shaping future reforms within the alternative provision sector. Businesses that possess strong connections to educational settings or have experience in conducting in-depth assessments would be particularly well suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Current Practice in Alternative Provision

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought for a contractor to undertake research to investigate current practice relating to exclusions, off site direction and alternative provision in both schools and alternative provision settings. This research is expected to involve a rapid evidence assessment on school practice around pupils at risk of exclusion, telephone interviews with schools and AP setting senior leaders, and qualitative research visits to AP settings involving face to face interviews and focus groups. The research will contribute to the Department's planning for further research and any future reforms to the AP sector. The word limit on Expressions of Interest is 1500 words. This project sits alongside "Alternative Provision Market Analysis" for which the department also invites Expressions of Interest. DFERPPU/2017/064

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ee84708-740e-4aa6-8226-196cac4064df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f682615-2d77-4097-b1ec-97036adbf111
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 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
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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