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Regional Academy Growth Fund (RAGF): Qualitative Evaluation

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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11 Apr 2019 at 12:19

Award

25 Mar 2019 at 12:10

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25 Mar 2019 at 12:05

Tender

06 Dec 2017 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education seeking expressions of interest for a qualitative evaluation titled "Regional Academy Growth Fund (RAGF): Qualitative Evaluation." This initiative falls under the research and development services category and is located in London, England. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period initially ending on 19th December 2017. The awarded contract commenced on 26th March 2018 and concluded on 29th June 2018, with a contract value of £31,540.

This opportunity provides a significant prospect for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in qualitative evaluations within educational settings. With the aim of conducting interviews with leaders in academy trusts, firms that can demonstrate expertise in stakeholder engagement and qualitative research methodologies would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the contract's inclusivity provisions.

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Notice Title

Regional Academy Growth Fund (RAGF): Qualitative Evaluation

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought to conduct a series of qualitative interviews with senior leaders in academy trusts to investigate their experiences of applying for the Regional Academy Growth Fund (RAGF). The proposed research is qualitative in nature, and we expect it will consist of interviews with 24 different trusts - 3 per RSC region. At a minimum, we expect the contractor to conduct in-depth interviews with at least two individuals per trust. The successful bidder will be expected to work closely with the department to develop questions and topic areas for the interview guides. Whilst we have set out the broad parameters of the methodology bidders are free to suggest amendments if, based on their proven expertise, they can provide clear rationale as to how this will successfully meet the key aims of the research. Additional information: Deadline for EOIs - 5pm, Tuesday 19th December 2017 Work count limit for EOIs - 1,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-710cbfd6-be92-411c-a021-b885c93451ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99ef81f8-d1f5-4543-b0c0-21a5528f9161
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,540 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2018 - 29 Jun 2018 1-6 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

COOPERGIBSON RESEARCH

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