Tender

Evaluation of the returner grand fund

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

08 Dec 2017 at 14:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is initiating a tender process for the evaluation of the Returner Grant Fund titled "Evaluation of the returner grand fund." This procurement, categorised under research and development consultancy services, is based in the United Kingdom. The open procedure is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 5 PM on 19th December 2017. Successful proposals will support projects aimed at reintegrating individuals returning to work after caregiving, with an anticipated contract period beginning on 2nd February 2018 and concluding on 31st October 2019. The total funding available for this procurement is between £200,000 and £300,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in research or development consultancy to enhance their business portfolio. Companies skilled in evaluating social projects, particularly those focusing on employment reintegration and workforce development, will be well-positioned to compete. The initiative aims to promote collaborative engagements between grant recipients, private sector employers, and training providers, thereby expanding the impact of successful bidders in the community and creating a positive social return on investment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the returner grand fund

Notice Description

The Government Equalities Office (GEO) is launching a fund to increase opportunities for those seeking to return to work following a period caring for children, relatives or others ("returners"). Twelve to eighteen projects will be commissioned over the twelve month period from March 2018, with grant recipients working with private sector employers and training providers to support returners back into paid employment. All projects will have concluded by the start of April 2019. GEO are seeking expressions of interest for a single Supplier to evaluate these projects. Additional information: DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - 5PM ON FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBER 2017

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b3049c5-0f5f-455c-b80c-f0a6670db374
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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