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Evaluation of Year 2 Provider Level TEF

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "Evaluation of Year 2 Provider Level TEF" project, which falls under the research and development consultancy services category. The tender was conducted using an open procedure and concluded with the award on 1st March 2018, with a contract value of £99,732.50. The contract period spans from 29th March 2018 to 30th September 2018, and the research aims to evaluate the Teaching Excellence Framework’s objectives as they pertain to higher education applicants and providers. The tender period ended on 26th February 2018.

This project presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational research and consultation. Companies involved in market research, data analysis, and higher education consulting are particularly well positioned to seize this opportunity, as they can provide valuable insights and methodologies that align with the evaluation objectives set forth by the Department for Education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of Year 2 Provider Level TEF

Notice Description

A research project to address the following research objectives: To evaluate the TEF objectives; i. Better inform students' choices about what and where to study. ii. Raise esteem for teaching. iii. Recognise and reward excellent teaching. iv. Better meet the needs of employers, business, industry and the professions. with:- A. applicants applying in 2017-18 for entry into HE during the 2018-19 academic year, who had the opportunity to use TEF to make their HE choice, and, B. HE providers. Research with applicants to HE aims to answer the following research questions by administering a bespoke online survey with follow-up interviews exploring findings from the survey in greater depth. * Do applicants have accurate knowledge of TEF and TEF ratings? * How do applicants use and see the value of the TEF rating? * How has TEF affected applicants' perception of HE providers? * How has TEF affected perception of teaching? * Are applicants using TEF satisfied with their HE choice? Research with HE providers aims to answer the following research questions by undertaking in-depth interviews with a number of HE providers and developing a bespoke online survey from the interview responses to be administered across a wider sample of HE providers. * Do providers have accurate knowledge of TEF and TEF bandings? * How has the HE sector engaged with TEF year 2 applications? * How do HE providers use and see the value of their TEF rating? * What steps have providers taken to maintain or improve their TEF rating? * What is the TEF impact on: o Teaching approach? o Teaching recruitment? o Widening participation? o Confidence in the HE sector?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ba56149-1e90-4ca5-be69-03a681c8a0ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc239bc-aba4-4fce-b7b9-baec0870e036
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£99,732 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 6-12 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

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