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A Qualitative Investigation of Level 2 and 3 Apprenticeships

Department For Education

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for a research contract titled "A Qualitative Investigation of Level 2 and 3 Apprenticeships." This procurement is classified under the research and development services category and falls within an open procedure aimed at services. The tender process concluded on 19th December 2018, with the contract period extending from 1st February 2019 to 31st July 2019. The delivery addresses cover various locations, including the UK and other regions such as the Channel Islands and Europe.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in qualitative research and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in understanding apprenticeship dynamics and educational sector research would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could not only enhance these businesses' portfolios but also strengthen their relationships with public sector authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A Qualitative Investigation of Level 2 and 3 Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought to conduct qualitative research with employers, providers, employer and FE sector bodies and apprentices to improve understanding of the causes and effects of changes to the number of apprenticeship starts at Level 2. The Department is particularly interested to explore how changes at Level 2 interplays with starts at Level 3; identify and explore whether anything can be learnt from exceptions to the overall trend i.e. instances where employers are increasing Level 2 starts; and, identify potential policy responses. DEADLINE FOR TENDER IS: 12noon Tuesday 18th Dec 2018

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9eb3c8da-8f71-4e07-b5a4-a24cc12e16cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc9a6cf-6552-4c7e-849b-04371d4dd09e
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
£69,927 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20197 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2019 - 19 Jul 2019 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
Department For Education
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF Research Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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