Tender

Beyond the academic - extracurricular activities, soft skills, networks, and social mobility

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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25 Oct 2018 at 08:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently conducting a tender titled "Beyond the academic - extracurricular activities, soft skills, networks, and social mobility." This tender falls under the category of research and development services and seeks proposals to investigate the impact of extracurricular participation and soft skills on social mobility in the UK. The procurement is in the open stage, with a deadline for submitting tenders set for 5pm on 16th November 2018. The total value of the contract is £35,000, and it is scheduled to commence on 26th November 2018 and conclude by 15th March 2019, covering delivery to various locations including the United Kingdom and other regions worldwide.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those with a focus on research, consultancy, and social investment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on understanding and addressing social mobility issues. Companies specialising in soft skills training, social research, and community engagement will find this contract aligned with their expertise, potentially allowing them to contribute valuable insights and grow their business in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Beyond the academic - extracurricular activities, soft skills, networks, and social mobility

Notice Description

See 'Attachments' for full description. The Social Mobility Commission is inviting proposals for research to understand how inequalities in extracurricular participation, networks, and support for building soft skills impact on social mobility. By soft skills, we mean skills such as persistence or self-control as well as employability skills, such as teamwork or interview skills. This research forms part of the Social Mobility Commission's role to produce relevant research that provides new data and insights on social mobility in the UK. Additional information: ***New on 13th November 2018 - Please note that he deadline for return of tenders is extended to 5pm on 16th November 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/4f0aa60b-0d61-492d-9028-d1e6f8cecfc4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2018 - 15 Mar 2019 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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