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National Careers Service Research Review

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking an organisation to conduct a research review for the National Careers Service as part of a tender initiated on 10th October 2018, which has now concluded. The project aims to consolidate existing research and customer insights to inform a comprehensive two-year communications plan. The total contract value is £15,000, and the awarded contract period spans from 15th October 2018 to 31st December 2018. This procurement was classified under research services, with a selective procurement method identified as a call-off from a framework agreement. The geographical scope for delivery includes the United Kingdom and various regions worldwide.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for research firms specialising in customer insights and market analysis to demonstrate their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this process, as the requirements may align well with their capabilities. Businesses that focus on research services, analytical trends, and original research methodologies can potentially benefit from the findings of this review to enhance their service offerings in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Careers Service Research Review

Notice Description

The DfE / National Careers Service require an organisation to review existing research and customer insight and produce one comprehensive set of findings which can be used as the basis for planning a two year communications plan. The review should also identify any gaps in insight which require further original research.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90d6250b-8ff8-4d20-a8e9-cfad7aacbbf0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceec5eb7-504f-40a3-b0e1-49eae5c87243
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 1-6 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
Rebekah Lomax
Contact Email
rebekah.lomax@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07731773118

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

CFE (RESEARCH AND CONSULTING

Further Information

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