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Qualitative Research - What motivates employers to improve their Shared Parental Leave and Pay offer?

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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03 Sep 2018 at 09:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently seeking a contractor to conduct qualitative research focused on understanding the motivations for employers to enhance their Shared Parental Leave and Pay offerings. This opportunity, titled "Qualitative Research - What motivates employers to improve their Shared Parental Leave and Pay offer?", falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. The procurement process follows an open procurement method and is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 17th September 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd November 2018 and run until 30th April 2019, with a contract value estimated between £18,000 and £22,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in research consultancy, particularly those skilled in qualitative analysis and workplace policies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as they may possess the agile capabilities and innovative approaches needed for this research project. Firms that can effectively engage with employer dynamics and employee wellbeing strategies will find this tender aligns well with their expertise, potentially leading to valuable partnerships and contract wins in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Qualitative Research - What motivates employers to improve their Shared Parental Leave and Pay offer?

Notice Description

The Government Equalities Office (GEO) is seeking a contractor to deliver qualitative research that will help us understand more about what motivates employers to improve their Shared Parental Leave offer to employees beyond the statutory minimum.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88238d04-ce33-495f-bd7d-4d9de6bcb142
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3e3967f-e3b1-432e-b70c-2a85ae517309
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 1-6 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
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

Further Information

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