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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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19 Feb 2019 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is initiating a procurement process for a project titled "Survey on Drivers of choice for Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQ's)". This tender falls under the category of research and development services, specifically focusing on understanding the factors influencing the selection of VTQs by educational centres for 16-19 year olds. The tender is currently in the open phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 5th March 2019. The contract, valued at approximately £50,000, will be performed in the West Midlands, UK, starting on 11th March 2019 and concluding by 8th May 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in educational studies or vocational training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply, as this procurement process is designed to be inclusive and supportive of diverse supplier participation. Engaging in this project could position businesses as key players in the field of vocational education, allowing them to contribute to the development of qualifications that meet the needs of learners and educational providers.

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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-c62ac990-b4f3-4a97-a444-7eecb710c082
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f43103-4bb2-4a59-b50b-b1b8349587c3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Mar 2019 - 8 May 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
Nasir Makda
Contact Email
nasir.makda@ofqual.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476716830

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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