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Further Education Choices Learner Satisfaction Survey

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2021 at 15:32

TenderAmendment

05 Aug 2019 at 13:23

Tender

30 Jul 2019 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has initiated a public procurement process for the "Further Education Choices Learner Satisfaction Survey." This tender is classified under research and development services and is located in Sheffield, England. Currently in the active stage, the tender seeks expressions of interest with a deadline set for 12 noon on Tuesday, 20th August 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows for broad participation, reflecting a budget range of £200,000 to £300,000 for this service, which is expected to commence on 30th September 2019 and end by 31st August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy fields, particularly those specialising in educational surveys and satisfaction metrics. Companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to submit proposals, leveraging their expertise to contribute to the gathering of learner satisfaction data that informs education policy and service improvement for publicly funded learners across England.

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Notice Title

Further Education Choices Learner Satisfaction Survey

Notice Description

*** Updated Expression of Interest 05/08/19 *** Clarification of the inclusion of a mid-point review clause. FE Choices is an annual learner and employer satisfaction survey that has run for 11 years. This EOI is for the Learner Survey only. The Employer survey is not being commissioned at this time. The survey satisfaction data provide comparable information to help learners and employers make informed choices about education and training. The survey has been open to all publicly funded learners and apprentices (excluding those learners attending school sixth forms) in England. For 2018/19, this put approximately 1.7 million learners in scope of the survey (in approximately 1,600 colleges and training providers). Approximately 345,000 learners completed the survey last year. The aim of the survey is to provide performance indicators for Learner Satisfaction. This is derived from the questionnaire, which captures learners' perceptions about their course, learning programme or training programme. THE DEADLINE FOR EOI RESPONSES IS 12 NOON ON TUESDAY 20th AUGUST Please note that the budgetary range is only an indication of the value up to the mid-point review. Additional information: Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1,000 words. Please note the inclusion of a mid-point review clause in the contract, where the Department will decide whether to take the project forward. More information is provided in the EOI advert attachment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a362b4de-9cd3-44d3-b05f-0f57b39e89e5
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£474,978 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2020 - 5 Aug 2022 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS RESEARCH

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