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FE Learners and Apprentices Survey

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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05 Mar 2019 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "FE Learners and Apprentices Survey" is conducted by the Department for Education, based in Sheffield, England. This tender, associated with research and development services, seeks expressions of interest to develop and conduct a new survey focusing on Further Education learners and apprentices. The procurement method followed is an open procedure below threshold, and the contract period spans from 10 July 2017 to 31 July 2018. The tender initially closed for submissions on 31 January 2017, with an award date of 7 July 2017, and the total value of the contract stands at £505,344.

This tender presents significant opportunities primarily for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess expertise in policy areas related to education, questionnaire design, and large-scale survey administration. Businesses with a strong background in statistical research, data analysis, and social research methodologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to demonstrate their capabilities while contributing to important educational insights.

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Notice Title

FE Learners and Apprentices Survey

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought to develop and conduct a new survey of Further Education (FE) Learners and Apprentices to provide robust statistical evidence on their socio-economic characteristics and experiences. Consortium bids that combine experience and expertise in different elements and requirements of the work, e.g. understanding of the policy area and evidence base, questionnaire design, sampling expertise and experience of undertaking large-scale surveys, are welcomed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daa53b29-0a8f-4d64-b0ac-d0cfa6f136f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
£505,344 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 1-2 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

TNS UK (TRADING AS KANTAR PUBLIC

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