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Evaluation of the Master's Degree Loan

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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23 May 2019 at 13:25

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10 Dec 2018 at 14:52

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10 Dec 2018 at 14:39

Award

10 Dec 2018 at 14:11

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10 Dec 2018 at 13:54

Tender

08 Aug 2017 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department For Education, located in London, which is seeking evaluations related to the impact of postgraduate master's degree loans through the tender titled "Evaluation of the Master's Degree Loan." The procurement method is classified as an "open procedure" under the services category of research and development services. The initial tender period concluded on 15th August 2017, while the contract, valued at £98,917, commenced on 20th November 2017 and is set to end on 15th November 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research and consultancy fields, particularly those specialising in educational research, data analysis, and qualitative studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, facilitating access to the government market and potentially expanding their project portfolios through this evaluation task.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of the Master's Degree Loan

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought for evaluation of the impact of the postgraduate master's degree loans. This is likely to involve a combination of secondary data analysis of existing data sources, primary quantitative and qualitative research with postgraduate students and a brief on-line survey of institutions. Additional information: Deadline for receipt of expression of interest is 5pm on 15th August 2017.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90aacc97-7329-408e-a1f5-a4e09bda67ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5c0cd43-ad76-4cd8-87b5-7f2b69a1ce36
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
£98,917 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2017 - 15 Nov 2018 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
Not specified
Contact Email
jane3.carr@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

I.F.F RESEARCH

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