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Research on the perceived benefits and obstacles to academisation - the views of recent converters and local authority schools

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Oct 2020 at 13:03

Award Notice
Tender

15 Jul 2020 at 12:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking to contract research services under the title "Research on the perceived benefits and obstacles to academisation - the views of recent converters and local authority schools". This public procurement process falls within the research and development services category and was conducted using an open procedure below threshold. The tender was published on 15th July 2020, with a deadline for expressions of interest by 28th July 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2020, extending until 22nd January 2021, with the delivery address located in Coventry, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in educational research or stakeholder engagement within the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the nature of the contract requires a nuanced understanding of both recently converted schools and local authority schools, which may enable them to effectively compete for this research opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research on the perceived benefits and obstacles to academisation - the views of recent converters and local authority schools

Notice Description

The contract covers the following tasks: * Designing a suitable survey script (which will include some open questions requiring coding) * Completing 600 interviews with a sample of school leaders (300 who are in recently converted schools and 300 from schools that are not academies). * Analysing responses and writing a report. **DEADLINE FOR EOI - 9am - 28th July 2020** Additional information: Please note deadline time for expressions of interest - 9am 28th July 2020

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39089ac5-5c9b-456d-86a2-3017589c2d0d
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,755 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2020 - 22 Jan 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Rob Cirin
Contact Email
robert.cirin@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0114 2742746

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

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