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Evaluation of the Summer Reading Challenge

THE READING AGENCY

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19 Dec 2018 at 17:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Reading Agency is inviting tenders for the evaluation of the Summer Reading Challenge, a project aimed at assessing its impact on children's reading skills and enjoyment, with a particular focus on reducing 'summer slide'. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender is currently at the active stage, with a submission deadline of 17:00 on 21 January 2019. The contract is expected to begin on 11 February 2019 and continue until 28 February 2020, with a total budget of £65,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below threshold, allowing a wider range of bidders to participate.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in mixed-methods research, particularly those with expertise in children's literature and educational engagement. Companies that can demonstrate experience in conducting both qualitative and quantitative research related to reading and educational activities will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The involvement of organisations in the education sector, libraries, and community engagement initiatives is especially relevant, making this an attractive prospect for SMEs focused on research and educational services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the Summer Reading Challenge

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for an external evaluation of the Summer Reading Challenge. The Reading Agency, in partnership with the Association of Senior Children's and Education Librarians (ASCEL) and Libraries Connected, has been awarded a grant from the Arts Council England to conduct this evaluation. * The primary aim is to evaluate the impact of the Summer Reading Challenge on the 'summer slide' in relation to both reading skills and reading enjoyment. * A secondary aim is to explore the role a public library-based reading activity like the Summer Reading Challenge can have on building wider school and family engagement with reading. * If the Challenge is found to have a demonstrable effect on the summer slide, this would provide firm evidence to help support the maintenance and growth of the Challenge, as well as to highlight its role in aiding the reading for pleasure element of the English Key Stage 1 and 2 curricula. It is envisaged that the project will require both qualitative and quantitative research; as such, we are looking for a research partner with experience in mixed-methods research and expertise in the field of children's reading for pleasure. Details for submission can be found within the attached invitation to tender. *The deadline for submissions is 17.00 on 21 January 2019.*

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d775a777-d7ad-4d91-b1ba-135923a62bac
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Feb 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 1-2 years
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
THE READING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1R 3GA
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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