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Apprenticeship Evaluation Surveys 2021

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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19 Feb 2021 at 15:46

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Tender

19 Oct 2020 at 11:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking expressions of interest for the "Apprenticeship Evaluation Surveys 2021," focusing on the research and development services sector. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 73000000, is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 17:00 on 5th November 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £464,308, has a contract period starting from 12th January 2021 and concluding on 17th September 2021. The location of the project is within the United Kingdom, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research, consultancy, and social project evaluation, particularly those with expertise in education and apprenticeships. Companies that can deliver comprehensive survey designs and analyses, and those experienced in evaluating educational programmes, would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. As this project entails understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on apprenticeships, businesses that can demonstrate experience in this area may also find a competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprenticeship Evaluation Surveys 2021

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought to design and deliver the 2021 wave of the Department for Education (DfE) Apprenticeship Evaluation Surveys (AEvS), comprising separate learner and employer surveys. The surveys will provide robust statistical evidence on: * Levels of engagement with the apprenticeships programme and the impact of recent reforms on apprentice employers * The characteristics of current and recently completed apprentices, their experiences and the impact of apprenticeships on learners * Individuals who have withdrawn from their apprenticeship (for the first time); and * The impact of COVID-19 disruption on apprentices. We are seeking a contractor to design and deliver the two 2021 surveys (employer and learner). Consortium bids that combine experience and expertise in different elements and requirements of the work are welcomed. Please note the deadline for receipt of EOIs is 17:00 on Thursday 5th November 2020 Additional information: Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1,000 words

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77423eab-6a2d-4632-ad27-b1dc43587b96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d8cc9e-603d-4e97-bd3b-b02aecf22227
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£464,308 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2021 - 17 Sep 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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 2JF
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I.F.F RESEARCH

Further Information

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