Tender

Evidence Synthesis in Further Education and Adult Skills

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

26 Apr 2019 at 11:19

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

08 Apr 2019 at 15:44

Tender Notice
Tender

08 Apr 2019 at 10:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently inviting proposals for a tender titled "Evidence Synthesis in Further Education and Adult Skills." This procurement falls within the social work and related services category, focusing on evidence synthesis to enhance attainment for disadvantaged students in the Further Education and Adult Skills sector. The tender period is set to close on 3rd May 2019, with the contract anticipated to run from 3rd June 2019 to 30th October 2019. The project has a total value of £50,000 and is being conducted through an open procurement method, signifying an accessible application process for all interested parties.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to contribute to impactful research that aims to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged students. Businesses specialising in educational research, data analysis, or social mobility strategies will find this procurement particularly relevant, allowing them to leverage their expertise to inform practices that can effectively reduce the attainment gap in the UK education system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evidence Synthesis in Further Education and Adult Skills

Notice Description

There The Social Mobility Commission is inviting proposals to synthesize the evidence base of 'what works' to improve attainment for disadvantaged students in the Further Education and Adult Skills sector. 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. See Attachments for full description.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8316efe-c208-404d-ba03-0517292b72f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/086828ea-0e4d-43a2-a021-f89149264c2e
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jun 2019 - 30 Oct 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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