Tender

Balanced schools - do they make a difference to social mobility?

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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26 Apr 2019 at 11:22

Tender

08 Apr 2019 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently engaged in a tendering process for the project titled "Balanced schools - do they make a difference to social mobility?". This initiative falls under the social work and related services industry category and aims to assess the impact of school diversity on educational and social mobility outcomes. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period set to conclude on 3rd May 2019. The expected contract period will commence on 3rd June 2019 and extend until 31st March 2020, with a total estimated value of £30,000. The scope of this tender includes delivery addresses across various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on educational research and social services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in conducting studies on social mobility, educational diversity, and related socio-economic impacts, as well as those that can deliver analytical services, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could help enhance a business's profile within the education sector and contribute positively to social outcomes in the UK.

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Notice Title

Balanced schools - do they make a difference to social mobility?

Notice Description

There is research that indicates different forms of diversity help all students achieve better. But is there a tipping point for better educational achievement and higher social mobility outcomes? We know that sorting of the school population is heavily influenced by parental choice. In some cases, parents choose to send their children to independent schools. Seven per cent of the secondary school population are educated in independent schools, but we know that these children come from the upper deciles of the household income distribution. In other cases, parents purchase houses in the catchment areas of very good state-funded schools. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils at the most academically successful state schools is low. The Social Mobility Commission wants to understand the impact of social selectivity on educational attainment. We are also interested in the wider implications on young people and on society more broadly of the level of their schooling diversity. Ultimately, we are interested in the impact of social selectivity on social mobility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da0e7e48-1848-4ea0-8790-ac2621b33f9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b669bd92-9083-43b5-815a-0c64af1531d4
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jun 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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

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