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Age 18-21 Jobseeker Pilot 2 Evaluation

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is soliciting bids for the "Age 18-21 Jobseeker Pilot 2 Evaluation" project, classified under market research services in the public services sector. Based in South West England, the tender process has reached the award stage, with an active award granted to ICF Consulting Services Ltd on 15 June 2015, amounting to £29,900. The contract commenced on the same date and extends until 31 October 2015. It is crucial to note that the tender period closed on 14 May 2015, making it a completed procurement process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for market research firms, particularly those with expertise in qualitative research methodologies and experience in evaluating social programmes targeting young jobseekers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in research consultation and analysis may find pertinent opportunities for growth through such government engagements, potentially influencing policy decisions aimed at aiding young individuals in the job market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Age 18-21 Jobseeker Pilot 2 Evaluation

Notice Description

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is running, alongside the Department for Business, Innovation and Science (BIS) the 18-21 Work Skills pilot 2 in Kent Jobcentre Plus (JCP) for young Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) claimants. The pilot started in December 2014 and requires all 18-21 year olds claiming Jobseeker's Allowance for 6 months to participate in a work and/or skills related activity for up to 3 months with up to 1,500 claimants taking part in the pilot. DWP are undertaking this tender to seek bids from research suppliers to conduct JSA claimant research for the evaluation of the pilot. The purpose of the commission is to undertake a qualitative study with participating claimants to understand how the pilot has operated and provide insight into the behavioural impact of the pilot on claimants. The purpose of this contract is to conduct a qualitative study with claimants participating in the 18-21 Work Skills pilot 2, providing the evidence needed to inform policy decisions for young jobseekers at 6 months of claiming. Objectives of the qualitative study with claimants are: * Understand the range and strength of factors influencing a) the referral options presented to claimants b) claimants' decision-making and referral choice. * Explore the nature and tone of the referral interview including claimants' immediate responses to referral and impact on the work/skills provision to which claimants choose to be referred. * Capture barriers to employment discussed, or not, between claimants and advisors. * Understand claimants' behavioural responses in the 6 to 9 month period following referral in terms of their engagement with work or skills provision; job-search activity and fulfilment of benefit conditionality.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-993b3621-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec40bbc5-117c-4f78-945e-d66f4d4e1de3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 201510 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2015 - 31 Oct 2015 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

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