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Discover Teaching User Research (con_6158)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Jan 2021 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a tender titled "Discover Teaching User Research," focusing on the research and development services sector, specifically aimed at attracting more individuals to the teaching profession through various initiatives. The contract, valued at £35,000, was awarded to Farsight Consulting and had a contract period from 24th February 2020 to 19th April 2020. This procurement process was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 17th February 2020 in England.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide user research services and consultancy. Businesses with expertise in educational research, user engagement, and development of educational initiatives will find this procurement particularly relevant. Successful suppliers in similar tenders may benefit from further engagement with the Department for Education, enhancing their growth potential in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Discover Teaching User Research (con_6158)

Notice Description

To undertake user research as part of a project to test two potential initiatives to attract more people into the teaching profession: a) referral scheme for teachers and b) promoting teaching to those working with young people

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-941bad64-de9d-4d6e-ba59-387ed8b6ea6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab4244e9-a819-4807-8779-74201f5e73e2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2020 - 19 Apr 2020 1-6 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
contract-grant.data@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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARSIGHT CONSULTING

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