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Technical Education Learner Survey

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

16 Jun 2021 at 09:57

Award

16 Jun 2021 at 09:45

TenderAmendment

28 Oct 2020 at 15:18

Tender

20 Oct 2020 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in the United Kingdom is conducting a procurement process titled "Technical Education Learner Survey." This initiative, classified under research and development services, seeks to gather insights through a set of comprehensive surveys from 2021 to 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender was originally published on 20th October 2020, with a deadline for expressions of interest set at 23:59 on 6th November 2020. The contract period will commence on 25th January 2021 and conclude on 27th December 2024. The total value of the contract is £900,000, with a minimum value of £500,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and consultancy services, especially those proficient in educational assessments and surveys. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector organisations (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract due to its inclusive eligibility criteria. Engaging with this tender can enhance their portfolios, establish valuable partnerships, and support the evaluation of technical education reforms, ultimately contributing to their business growth.

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Notice Title

Technical Education Learner Survey

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought to design, deliver, and analyse a set of closely related surveys from 2021 to 2024 which will inform the evaluation of Technical Education reforms: Three-wave longitudinal survey with the first two cohorts of T Level learners; Two-wave longitudinal survey with one cohort of A Level and vocational Level 2 and 3 learners to provide a non-T Level comparator group; One-wave survey of early Transition Programme learner cohorts; Two-wave longitudinal survey of a cohort of pre-reform Higher Technical Education learners; Two-wave longitudinal survey of a cohort of Institutes of Technology learners. This survey will capture learner characteristics, course perceptions and experiences, and short-term outcomes. Update 28/10 - T&Cs added and update to timing section of TELS EOI Additional information: Deadline for expressions of interest: 23:59 on 6th November 2020

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a0ec5e-adb0-4fdb-a361-3669e664ddc5
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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£793,177 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 3-4 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
Alice Bull
Contact Email
alice.bull@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0114 2742746

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
2
Supplier Names

NATCEN

NATCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH

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