Award

USER INSIGHT, POST-16 CHOICES

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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16 Mar 2017 at 09:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "USER INSIGHT, POST-16 CHOICES" was undertaken by the Department For Education, focusing on research and development services. This project aims to analyse how young people make educational decisions post-16 and improve the advice and application systems available to them. The contract, valued at £70,525, has reached the Award stage and was active from 14 March 2017 to 17 June 2017, with the tender period concluding on 24 February 2017.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational research and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement process. By participating, these businesses can leverage their expertise to enhance educational pathways for young people, potentially leading to increased recognition and further opportunities within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

USER INSIGHT, POST-16 CHOICES

Notice Description

DfE has commissioned a research project to examine how young people make educational choices post-16 and what information they use. The supplier is contracted to provide a report looking at how, from a user perspective, the advice and application systems surrounding the post-16 transition can be improved for all learners following all transition routes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd43c31-f70b-47e6-9e20-348ac93c92d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£70,525 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,525 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2017 - 17 Jun 2017 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CFE RESEARCH

Further Information

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