Tender

Opportunity Areas - Place-Based Evaluation

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department For Education is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "Opportunity Areas - Place-Based Evaluation." This initiative falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category, and has a revised indicative contract value of £500,000 in GBP. The procurement process is at the open tender stage, with the deadline for the submission of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) set for 17:00 on Tuesday, 3rd September 2019. The tender period is open until 4th September 2019, with the contract anticipated to commence on 25th October 2019 and conclude by 31st March 2021. The evaluation will target qualitative research across 12 designated Opportunity Areas in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in qualitative research methodologies, educational interventions, and place-based strategies would be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Engaging in this evaluation offers firms a chance to contribute to educational policy development and initiate long-term partnerships with a key governmental department.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Opportunity Areas - Place-Based Evaluation

Notice Description

*** Updated Expression of Interest 30/08/19 *** Revision of indicative contract value. Place-based strand of the Opportunity Areas Evaluation. This evaluation seeks to ascertain the effectiveness of adopting a 'place-based' approach to delivering educational interventions. This will principally involve qualitative research across the 12 Opportunity Areas. THE DEADLINE FOR THE RECEIPT OF EOI's IS 17.00 ON TUESDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER Additional information: The word limit for EOI's is 1,000 words

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2852c40-ada9-4da4-a159-da904f850f8a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 years
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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
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

Further Information

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