Planning

Evaluation of the Practitioner Research and Advanced Practitioner Programmes

THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION

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Planning

13 Aug 2021 at 16:45

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education and Training Foundation is seeking tenders for the evaluation of their Practitioner Research and Advanced Practitioner Programmes. This procurement, classified under research services, is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include the anticipated issue of the Invitation to Tender on 24 August 2021, with a tender response deadline set for 15 September 2021, and the contract expected to commence by 8 October 2021. The evaluation will assess the impact of programs on professional practice and learner outcomes across various regions in England, funded by a budget of £80,000 for the financial year 2021/2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy, evaluation services, or related fields, particularly those that are SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Companies with expertise in delivering independent evaluations or educational programme assessments will be well-positioned to compete, particularly those familiar with the educational sector and capable of delivering quality insights that could inform future programme designs and investments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the Practitioner Research and Advanced Practitioner Programmes

Notice Description

This proposed work area is for the evaluation of the practitioner research area and advanced practitioner programme and is detailed more fully in our draft Invitation to Tender. It is summarised below: Programme Summary Aims The purpose of this tender is to secure the services of a tenderer to deliver an independent process and impact evaluation for Department for Education (DfE) grant-funded further education (FE) workforce development on the following programmes: the Advanced Practitioner Programme (APP) and the practitioner research area which includes the Outstanding Teaching, Learning and Assessment (OTLA) programme, and the Practitioner Research Programme (PRP) delivered in England by the ETF during 2021-22. The evaluation will assess impact on participants' professional practice, provider performance and learner outcomes, compare the effectiveness of different activity within the programmes, recommend improvements to strengthen programme quality and maximise impact, and inform future programme investment and design decisions. Market Engagement Request for Information We would welcome your views on the proposed contract work in terms of: 1. What can be realistically achieved in the timeframe 2. Approach of the work 3. What Key Performance Indicators or service measures would be effective and appropriate for this contract 4. Likelihood (or not) of bidding Indicative timetable: Pre-Market Engagement Exercise - 13/08/2021-20/08/2021 Invitation to Tender issued- 24/08/2021 Tender response deadline - 15/09/2021 Contract Award - by 08/10/2021 Contract start - by 08/10/2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e48687d2-100a-457e-833c-5612afc716ef
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79419000 - Evaluation 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
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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