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Alternative Provision Market Analysis

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Mar 2018 at 15:08

TenderAmendment

25 Oct 2017 at 09:11

Tender

23 Oct 2017 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, based in London, is conducting a tender for the project titled "Alternative Provision Market Analysis." This initiative falls within the research and development services category and aims to explore the existing market for alternative provision, including an analysis of supply, demand, and market effectiveness. The tender process is currently in the award stage, with the final date for expressions of interest having passed on 6th November 2017. The contract period is set to begin on 1st December 2017 and will last until 31st July 2018, with a total contract value of £100,480.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research, consultancy, and market analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the project seeks insights that can enhance strategic practices within local authorities. Participating firms can contribute to shaping future provisions in education, driving potential growth through impactful research that addresses key operational challenges encountered in the sector.

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Notice Title

Alternative Provision Market Analysis

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought for research into the existent market for alternative provision. The service will include investigation into the supply of, and demand for AP, as well as the current effectiveness and efficiency of the market. The methodology is comprised of three stages: first, focus groups will assist the development of a national survey(s). Second, the national survey(s) will need to be issued to local authorities, with the responsibility of preparing local authorities with the contractor. Finally, visits to local authorities will need to be carried out in order to uncover the strategic and operational issues faced. The word limit on this Expression of Interest is 1500 words. This project sits alongside "Current Practice in Alternative Provision" for which the department also invites Expressions of Interest. "DFERPPU/2017/024"

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cae5fd0-42c4-486a-8015-242625570832
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6c202ac-b5d4-45ca-8e89-4791d6e24fdb
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,480 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ISOS PARTNERSHIP (UK

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