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Social Mobility Characteristics of Learners taking up the Degree Apprentiships

HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND

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Award

30 Dec 2017 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Higher Education Funding Council for England is currently finalising a procurement process titled "Social Mobility Characteristics of Learners taking up the Degree Apprenticeships". This project, categorised within the research and development services industry, is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, having completed a procurement method classified as a single tender action below threshold, with an awarded contract valued at £14,940. The contract period commenced on 27 September 2017 and is set to conclude on 31 January 2018.

This tender provides a notable opportunity for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services to expand their operations, particularly those specialising in educational assessments or studies related to social mobility. Companies that focus on developing evidence-based methodologies or those with experience in collaborative research with educational institutions will find themselves well-suited to compete. The successful supplier, Warwick Economics and Development Limited, exemplifies the type of large-scale organisation likely to thrive in this procurement environment.

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Notice Title

Social Mobility Characteristics of Learners taking up the Degree Apprentiships

Notice Description

The aim of this work is to provide early evidence on the individual characteristics of learners taking up degree apprenticeships in order to establish early baselines to support HEFCE, BEIS, DFE and other stakeholders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b54a436d-83c2-4ac7-b39a-889fdf4d63bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7f91e15-66ed-43f3-99b1-a2fc79b8a2f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£14,940 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,940 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hefce.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE GIFFORD
Postcode
B S34
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARWICK ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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