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Behavioural Research and Cognitive Testing for Inspection

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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20 Dec 2024 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services, and Skills (Ofsted) has concluded the procurement process for the tender titled "Behavioural Research and Cognitive Testing for Inspection". This tender falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and is situated within the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £154,919, commenced on 26th November 2024 and will continue until 31st August 2025. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award being made on 13th November 2024, and published on 20th December 2024.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in behavioural research and cognitive testing. Businesses that specialise in educational research, survey design, and cognitive testing can find this project beneficial to leverage their skills while contributing to the enhancement of Inspector evaluations across various educational settings. Additionally, companies that can efficiently conduct exploratory cognitive testing and stakeholder surveys would be strategically positioned to compete for similar future tenders from Ofsted and potentially other educational oversight bodies.

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Notice Title

Behavioural Research and Cognitive Testing for Inspection

Notice Description

Exploratory cognitive testing of a limited number of questions across the collection of stakeholder surveys that inform Inspectors' evaluation of quality. Surveys will cover schools, initial teacher education, early years and further education and range from Parent View in schools to an employer survey in Further Education and Skills (FES).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0d74bd8-3049-4d45-92f7-2e620c59e631
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76be3a3a-5461-4972-bbdd-33f5b18b8bb0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£154,919 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£154,919 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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