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Take-up of Free Early Education Entitlements: Investigation

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Dec 2017 at 11:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for a research project titled "Take-up of Free Early Education Entitlements: Investigation." This opportunity falls under the industry category of "Research and development consultancy services" and is located in London. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline for expressions of interest set for noon on January 15, 2018. The contract is expected to commence on February 28, 2018, and conclude by June 29, 2018, utilising an open procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research methodologies, particularly those specialising in educational consultancy and social research. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, charitable, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the project seeks subcontractors capable of designing and conducting a mixed-methods study. Companies that can offer innovative approaches to understanding factors influencing the take-up of early education in London would find this tender particularly relevant for growth and collaboration within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Take-up of Free Early Education Entitlements: Investigation

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought for a contractor to conduct a mixed methods study to understand factors affecting take-up of free early education entitlement in London (including issues of supply, awareness and demand), how these relate to other areas in England, and possible ways in which take-up in London might be addressed. The successful bidder will be responsible for designing and conducting a research project aimed at answering agreed upon research questions. Our proposed approach would be to conduct a mixed methods study comprising the following components. However, bidders are free to suggest alternative approaches to the methodology including its mode, sampling frame and other design aspects. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST DEADLINE 12 NOON JANUARY 15th 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d008acc0-44e7-4fc3-aec4-54d89e24bd4b
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2018 - 29 Jun 2018 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
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

Further Information

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