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Survey on Drivers of choice for Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQ's)

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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14 Mar 2019 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) focusing on the study titled "Survey on Drivers of choice for Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQ's)." This research falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the initiative is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 11th March 2019 and concluding on 8th May 2019. The contract is valued at £26,800.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those involved in technical and vocational education. Companies that engage in research consultancy or can provide a statistically representative evidence base regarding vocational qualifications would be well-placed to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this contract particularly suitable, as Ofqual is eager to understand diverse factors influencing educational offerings in various contexts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Survey on Drivers of choice for Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQ's)

Notice Description

Ofqual seek to appoint a Contractor to undertake a research study focusing on drivers of choice for vocational and technical qualifications (VTQ'ss) and to provide a statistically representative evidence base around: 1. The reasons centres choose to offer the Vocational and Technical Qualifications that they do for 16-19 year olds 2. The reasons centres choose particular Awarding Organisations for those VTQ's. Ofqual are interested in understanding what the most important factors are and how they are weighted; and whether they differ by type of learner/type of provider/deprivation index of area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6082bf7-f53d-44b8-ba56-b0eccd90d96c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c744f5c1-d06a-4a78-a67a-a4d920167407
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2019 - 8 May 2019 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
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YOUGOV

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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