Tender

Pre-Employment Programme (PEP) Study

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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09 Oct 2019 at 12:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for the "Pre-Employment Programme (PEP) Study" tender, which falls under the research and development services category. The tender is active and will be closing for submissions at 23:59 on Wednesday, 23rd October 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 26th November 2019 and will run until 30th March 2020, with an indicative total value of £85,000. This tender is classified as an open procedure and is intended for various delivery addresses, including the United Kingdom and other regions.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in research and consultancy services aimed at workforce development, engagement, and training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply, especially those with experience working with disadvantaged youth or delivering non-government-funded employment programmes. By participating in this tender, businesses could enhance their portfolio and foster relationships with government bodies while contributing to crucial social initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Employment Programme (PEP) Study

Notice Description

*** Updated Expression of Interest 14/10/19 *** Increased scope and indicative contract value. A considerable number of non-government organisations and charities look to develop skills, offer work experience, training and advice to all ages, with some specialising in those aged 16-24. Existing evidence suggests a significant proportion of employers offer work experience and/or recruit disadvantaged young people, combining recruitment and corporate responsibility strategies. However, there is little evidence on what strategies and programmes are used, how these are received and the extent that government funding streams are used in combination. Interventions fall into 3 broad categories: engagement (e.g. job fairs or taster days); work experience; and training. This research will provide valuable insight on how employers are using these types of schemes, their motivations and barriers to participation. Findings will provide a better understanding of how employers choose to help and recruit those further from the labour market, separately from government funding and requirements. The aim of this research is to gain a detailed understanding of how and why employers use non-government-funded pre-employment recruitment and training schemes, to outline what factors are important in encouraging employers to engage with and/or recruit disadvantaged young people and what levers are available to policy-makers to influence them. An additional element would including looking to understand why employers use government funded pre-employment schemes, such as traineeships, and their experiences. The deadline for EOI responses is 23.59 on Wednesday 23rd October 2019 Additional information: Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1,000 words

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8371e66-19ab-4dac-8a0a-93d1841fdebe
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2019 - 30 Mar 2020 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Eliz-Leyla Mani
Contact Email
eliz-leyla.mani@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
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

Further Information

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