Award

Governance Investigative Research

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

13 Jan 2020 at 11:04

Award

26 Nov 2019 at 09:30

TenderAmendment

29 Jul 2019 at 11:14

Tender

19 Jul 2019 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is conducting a tender titled "Governance Investigative Research," aimed at understanding governance in schools and trusts across England. This project, valued at £200,000, is classified under research and development services. The procurement method is an open procedure with an end date for expressions of interest set for 2nd August 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 2nd September 2019 and conclude on 29th May 2020, with delivery addresses covering a wide range, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational research and consultancy, particularly those with experience in governance practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they are viewed favourably within this procurement. Companies successfully involved in similar research projects or those with a strong background in educational governance are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Governance Investigative Research

Notice Description

*** Updated Expression of Interest 29/07/19 *** Clarification that 1,000 word count excludes references Expressions of interest are sought for an investigative research project into school and trust governance in England. The project aims to establish a better understanding of how schools and trusts are governed; who governs schools and trusts in England; and the extent to which governance practice aligns with the Department for Education's (DfE) six key features of effective governance. THE DEADLINE FOR RETURNING EOI RESPONSES IS 15.00 ON FRIDAY 2nd AUGUST 2019 Additional information: Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1,000 words, excluding references

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf6a55ea-1e22-4266-8bfe-d1821bfb56a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c226edf-0b77-4083-b19a-235868a0a6c1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£219,269 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Abigail Bond
Contact Email
abigail.bond@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH IN ENGLAND AND WALE

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