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Process Evaluation of Support for T- Level Industry Placements in 18/19

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Mar 2021 at 12:39

TenderAmendment

09 Nov 2018 at 11:53

Tender

09 Nov 2018 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking a contractor to conduct a process evaluation of its support for T-Level Industry Placements during the academic year 2018/19. The evaluation will investigate the implementation of the Capacity Development Framework (CDF) by providers and employers, assess the effectiveness of current policies regarding industry placements, and explore potential policy flexibilities. This tender, identified as "Process Evaluation of Support for T-Level Industry Placements in 18/19", operates under an open procurement method. Key dates include a submission deadline of 5pm on 16th November 2018, with the contract period commencing on 16th December 2018 and concluding on 31st October 2019. The industry category for this procurement falls under research and experimental development services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and evaluation, particularly those who are proficient in educational policy analysis and workforce development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those with prior experience in conducting evaluations or assessments within educational frameworks. Engaging in this project could enhance their visibility and credibility within the sector while contributing to improvements in industry placement strategies across various educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Process Evaluation of Support for T- Level Industry Placements in 18/19

Notice Description

A contractor is sought to undertake a process evaluation of support for T-level Industry Placements in 18/19. The aims of the evaluation are to: * Understand if the CDF is being implemented and used by providers and employers to plan, design and implement work placements as intended and whether the approach needs to be adjusted * Provide an understanding of how the current Industry Placements policy works, the key challenges of implementing placements within different contexts (location, industry/route, employer size), and whether any flexibilities in the policy should be considered Additional information: SHORT CLOSING DATE - Noon on 16th November 2018

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68f8bcf7-5ee6-4988-94ee-b95c2aa1dad2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/426c5dc8-72d4-4f2d-9aef-b52002351ff3
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,112 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 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
Sarah McLoughlin
Contact Email
sarah.mcloughlin@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 3BT
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES

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