Planning

Multiply (adult numeracy) RCTs and 'What Works' programme of RCTs and trials

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

16 Sep 2022 at 14:09

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is planning a tender titled "Multiply (adult numeracy) RCTs and 'What Works' programme of RCTs and trials" focused on research and development services. The engagement end date for potential suppliers is set for 26th September 2022. The tender is in the planning stage, with a focus on procuring Randomised Controlled Trials to improve adult numeracy. The buyer is based in Manchester, England, and can be contacted at Multiply.RESEARCHANDEVALUATION@education.gov.uk.

This procurement opportunity by the Department for Education presents a chance for SMEs and VCSEs to engage in research and development services. Businesses interested in conducting experimental activities to improve adult numeracy are well-suited for this project. The virtual engagement sessions scheduled for September and October are designed to provide detailed information on the procurement process, commercial assumptions, and research approach, offering a valuable opportunity for potential suppliers to understand the project requirements and contribute to its success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multiply (adult numeracy) RCTs and 'What Works' programme of RCTs and trials

Notice Description

As part of the Multiply programme, DfE is interested in procuring up to twenty Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) and other experimental activity, including quasi-experimental trials and A/B trials to enhance understanding of what works in improving adult numeracy. We have developed outline specifications for individual RCTs and trials and would like to engage further with potential suppliers to discuss delivery of the trials. We will also give further information about the procurement ahead of issuing the ITT later this year. We would like to invite potential suppliers to two virtual meetings on Tuesday 27th September at 12.00 midday (session 1) and Tuesday 4 October at 2 pm (session 2) to gauge the level of interest in this project, to hear views on what is needed to make it a success, to answer questions and to support potential suppliers to link up. We recommend you attend both sessions as different themes will be covered in each session: Session 1: Provide information on the Multiply RCT and other experimental activity element of the programme, indicative procurement and fieldwork timeline, commercial assumptions, and indicative outline payment mechanism to organisations delivering the learner intervention. Session 2: Provide more detail on the approach to research including the outline RCT specifications and additional information based on feedback from the first session. If you would like to be invited to this event please forward your email address to Multiply.RESEARCHANDEVALUATION@education.gov.uk For further information please see the attached document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2ee28c2-51fd-4add-bd07-84e9518bb932
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/913ab0c0-227f-411d-8a2c-fb584adca4ad
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
multiply.researchandevaluation@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

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