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Period product scheme: evaluation

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently seeking suppliers for the evaluation of its national period product scheme, titled "Period product scheme: evaluation." This procurement falls under the research and development services category and will take place in England. The tender process is open, with the deadline for submissions set for 11:59 PM on 13th March 2020. The evaluation work is anticipated to commence in May 2020 and should be completed by December 2020, requiring the contractor to produce multiple insight papers and a final report by late 2020. The total value of the contract is £60,000, with a minimum value of £45,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in educational programme evaluations or social impact assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria outlined, making this an accessible tender for a diverse range of potential contractors looking to expand their portfolio and engage with government initiatives.

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Notice Title

Period product scheme: evaluation

Notice Description

Suppliers are sought for an evaluation of the Department for Education's (the Department's) national period product scheme. The period product scheme, launched in January 2020, allows schools, colleges and other eligible education organisations (education organisations) to order period products and have them delivered to their premises free of charge. The Period Product contract is being delivered across England by Personnel Hygiene Services (phs). This national, demand-led approach to the distribution of period products to eligible English education organisations is novel and evidence provided by the evaluation will enable the Department to review and improve policy implementation and delivery arrangements. In addition, the evaluation will present an opportunity to understand why learners may access the scheme and how education organisations make period products available in their settings. Finally, findings from the evaluation will enable the Department to review its scheme communications strategy and inform scheme guidance to support education organisations distributing period products as part of the scheme. Work on the period product scheme evaluation is expected to commence in May 2020 and be completed by December 2020. The Department requires the Supplier to deliver a series of timely insight papers throughout the lifetime of the evaluation and draw these together into a final report for publication from late 2020. The aim of the evaluation is to understand how education organisations and their learners become aware, access and make use of the period product scheme. The Supplier will engage with learners, teachers, leaders and other staff at education organisations to address the following objectives: 1. Establish the extent to which the period product scheme logic model describes how the policy is delivered in education organisations (work package 1) 2. Understand how education organisations utilise and implement the period product scheme (work package 2) 3. Understand the reasons learners use the period product scheme, how they access it and their perspectives on it (work package 3) In conducting the project, the Supplier will undertake a theory-based evaluation. To enable the Supplier to address work package 1 and provide context for the evaluation, the Department will provide the Supplier with scheme management information and associated analysis at the outset of the study. Further information is provided in the EOI Advert attachment to this notice. The deadline for receipt of expressions of interest is 23.59 on Friday 13th March 2020 Additional information: EOI responses should be no more than 1,500 words

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5768497c-88a2-4a47-bd48-49801a67a393
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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