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Mitigating impacts of Covid-19 - Rapid Evidence Reviews

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

11 Jun 2021 at 09:28

TenderAmendment

18 Feb 2021 at 09:43

Tender

17 Feb 2021 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Mitigating impacts of Covid-19 - Rapid Evidence Reviews" is managed by the Department for Education, based in Manchester, England. This initiative is categorised under research and development services, seeking expressions of interest to conduct rapid evidence reviews addressing the impacts of Covid-19 across various educational sectors. The tender is currently in the award stage, with the procurement method classified as an open procedure suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Key dates include the end of the tender period on 26th February 2021 and the anticipated contract period from 29th March to 24th June 2021, with an estimated total value ranging from £60,000 to £85,000 across seven separate lots.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in mental health, educational impacts, and support services. Companies that can effectively collaborate on specific subject areas such as Early Years, Primary Years, and other educational segments will be well-positioned to compete. Interested firms should consider leveraging their knowledge and experience in responding to the varied thematic lots outlined by the Department for Education, enhancing their potential to win substantial contracts in a vital area of public interest.

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Notice Title

Mitigating impacts of Covid-19 - Rapid Evidence Reviews

Notice Description

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are sought to deliver a rapid evidence review on the indirect short- and long-term impacts of Covid-19, and how these impacts could be mitigated. These reviews will be divided into seven distinct lots to cover each group of interest to the Department: Early Years, Primary Years, Lower Secondary, FE + Sixth form, HE, Parents/Carers and Workforce. This will produce a separate review for each of these areas. The Department have provided an initial list of topic areas to include (e.g. mental health and wellbeing, educational impact, access to support services, domestic conflict) but welcome additional topics if relevant. Contractors can bid to complete a review on a single area or can bid on multiple areas. Collaboration between contractors is welcomed. The Department for Education will manage this project, but are commissioning out this work on behalf of the SAGE task and finish group. ***Update 18/02/21*** For clarification, the Estimated Value range of PS60,000 to PS85,000 is the combined total value of the seven separate lots. These lots are: Early Years Primary Years Lower Secondary Sixth Form/Colleges/FE HE Parents/Carers Workforce

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1eece50-7632-495b-b09a-4f882dcbe7c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c9bf49-befb-4dae-9656-081915a700bc
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
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,083 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 May 2021 - 12 Jul 2021 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Paige Crabb
Contact Email
paige.crabb@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
3
Supplier Names

UCL CONSULTANTS

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

Further Information

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