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Market research services to support the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) recruitment marketing campaign

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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19 Oct 2020 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education seeking market research services to support its Initial Teacher Training (ITT) recruitment marketing campaign. This tender, titled "Market research services to support the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) recruitment marketing campaign," falls under the industry category of education and training services. The procurement method utilised is selective, with the tender period concluding on 8 November 2019. The awarded contract is valued at £1,700,000 and runs from 19 February 2020 to 18 February 2022, based in Sheffield, England.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for market research agencies that can demonstrate proven experience in evaluating and enhancing marketing strategies. Businesses that specialise in campaign analysis, audience engagement, and customer journey development are well-positioned to compete for this type of work. The ongoing nature of the marketing campaign, which aims to elevate the status of teaching and attract new entrants to the profession, creates a valuable context for firms looking to expand their clientele within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Market research services to support the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) recruitment marketing campaign

Notice Description

The Department is seeking a market research agency to undertake market research for the Get IntoTeaching marketing campaign, which seeks to raise the status of teaching, drive motivation to become a teacher and provide support and advice to train. The campaign is long-standing, dating back to the 1990s, and last year entered an exciting new era with the launch of a new strategic and creative approach. The campaign consists of a range of owned, earned and paid-for channels, including AV, print, radio, media partnerships and extensive social and digital advertising. This is supported by a comprehensive programme of events and CRM to encourage and support people to apply, including providing access to one-to-one support from a nominated adviser and school experience days. Objectives: To support the campaign in making a significant contribution to the fulfilment of ITT targets by: 1. Evaluating the success of the current campaign 2. Informing future creative development 3. Developing understanding of our audience and the customer journey 4. Informing the audience and marketing strategies for emerging policy initiatives and priorities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07eeac7a-7c9e-452b-a954-3b82938b34ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2020 - 18 Feb 2022 2-3 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2JF
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

POPULUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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