Tender

Obtaining pupil insight in Building in Use reviews: the use and value of external school space

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

24 Feb 2020 at 15:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by the Department for Education, targeting the project titled "Obtaining pupil insight in Building in Use reviews: the use and value of external school space." This opportunity falls under the category of Research and Development services, located in England. The tender is currently active and is in the open procurement stage, with a deadline for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) set for 23:59 on 5th March 2020. The contract period is scheduled to commence from 27th March 2020 and conclude on 24th June 2020, with a budget of £20,400.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy, particularly those with a focus on educational environments and student engagement. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, as the project requires innovative approaches to gathering data from secondary students regarding their use of school grounds. Companies skilled in participatory research methods or familiar with educational settings may find this particularly advantageous for growth and collaboration in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Obtaining pupil insight in Building in Use reviews: the use and value of external school space

Notice Description

Expressions of Interest are sought; We are looking for a contractor to identify the most appropriate and efficient means of collecting views from secondary school pupils on how school external ground space is used and valued. The sort of places in scope would likely include: spaces for informal play, socialising, break time, eating areas, hard play, grassed/ landscaped/ wooded/ habitat areas, outside furniture/ equipment. It could include pitches and Multi-Use Games Areas but the focus should be on the range of spaces used by the diverse interests of pupils (also considering gender, faith and abilities) not only areas used for sports. Any method will need to specifically fit within the context and timescales of Building in Use (BiU) reviews employed by the department and be appropriate for all secondary pupils. The successful contractor will work closely with DfE capital advisors to ensure the fit with Building in Use objectives Please note: Deadline for EOI's is 23.59 on Thursday 5th March 2020. This advert will close at 00.01 on Friday 6th March 2020 and we cannot allow submissions on the 6th March 2020 Additional information: Contact details: mike.bourne@education.gov.uk & jennifer.singer@education.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/722ad287-d624-4d55-a05d-52b18483e8f1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2020 - 24 Jun 2020 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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6EH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Further Information

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