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Deepdives into Social Mobility: A Local Perspective Stage 2 and 3

SOCIAL MOBILITY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

13 Dec 2024 at 15:39

TenderAmendment

17 Oct 2024 at 09:44

TenderAmendment

15 Oct 2024 at 09:35

TenderAmendment

08 Oct 2024 at 16:01

TenderAmendment

01 Oct 2024 at 16:11

Tender

15 Sep 2024 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Social Mobility Commission (SMC), an independent statutory body sponsored by the Cabinet Office, has awarded a contract for the project "Deepdives into Social Mobility: A Local Perspective Stage 2 and 3" to the Institute for Fiscal Studies. This project, classified under the CPV code 79315000 (Social research services), aims to conduct quantitative analysis to identify factors associated with social mobility outcomes in the UK. It continues the research initiated in Stage 1, focusing on detailed economic and individual characteristics that drive social mobility. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £198,840, runs from 8th November 2024 to 29th May 2026. Key dates included the bid submission deadline of 18th October 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in social research and data analysis, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive analysis and compelling reports. The project seeks expert suppliers who can provide original insights across various datasets, making it well-suited for organisations experienced in quantitative analysis, socioeconomic research, and policy advisory. SMEs and VCSEs were considered suitable for this opportunity, highlighting the Commission's commitment to inclusive growth and diverse supplier engagement.

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Notice Title

Deepdives into Social Mobility: A Local Perspective Stage 2 and 3

Notice Description

The Social Mobility Commission (SMC) monitors progress towards improving social mobility in the UK and promotes social mobility in England. It is an independent statutory body created by an Act of Parliament and is sponsored by the Cabinet Office. The SMC is interested in understanding more about the people and places with poor social mobility. We are therefore seeking expert suppliers who can conduct quantitative analysis to identify the factors associated with good and bad social mobility outcomes, both at the geographic and household level. Examples of subjects considered as part of this analysis might be the role of local labour markets, educational institutions and income deprivation at the geographical level, and family composition and parental behaviours at the household level. The successful supplier will provide original analysis across a range of datasets and comprehensive and compelling narrative in a final report. The SMC wishes to continue building and improving on our evidence base. Our State of the Nation 2023 (SON23) research shows very clear inequalities of mobility across the country, captured in our regional analysis of mobility rates. We have a robust understanding of the areas with high and low levels of social mobility across the UK, but only in a descriptive sense. We are therefore keen to understand more about the economic and individual characteristics of these areas that drive these outcomes. This will include a detailed analysis of the key characteristics of low-mobility areas, including the role of economic, household and family factors, and the crucial differences between these and higher-mobility areas. This is the second stage of a multi-year, mixed methods research project - the 'Deepdive' into low mobility areas. The first stage, currently ongoing, is a qualitative research project, covering people's understanding and experience of, and attitudes towards, social mobility and its enablers. This analysis is unlikely to provide definitive causal conclusions, but will help to draw out clear conclusions on the implications for policy and further research. Ultimately, the Commission aims to have a better understanding of the key factors which shape, influence and enable social mobility at the local level, allowing policymakers to be more precise in their approaches to improving social mobility in the UK. Bidders must submit their Bids before 4pm on 18 October 2024. All Bids must be submitted to contact@socialmobilitycommission.gov.uk. Failure to return Bids by the time and due date or in the required format may disqualify Bidders from consideration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9950b60e-bc2f-4377-a4b4-fa4bb2b6825b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38355804-61f8-46c2-882e-cc7a4263b142
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£198,840 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2024 - 29 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL MOBILITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Rachel Smith
Contact Email
contact@socialmobilitycommission.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07563 373 851

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTE FOR FISCAL STUDIES

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