Tender

Research into evidence mobilisation across the early years sector in England

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently engaged in a tender process for a research project titled "Research into evidence mobilisation across the early years sector in England." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services, specifically aimed at enhancing early years practice through evidence mobilisation. The procurement method is an open procedure, with expressions of interest due by 11th October 2019 at 4pm BST. The contract is expected to commence on 22nd November 2019 and conclude by 13th March 2020. The geographical allocation for delivery includes British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and mainland UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in qualitative research and consultancy, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in educational research, evidence-based practice, and early years policy will be well-positioned to compete. By engaging in this project, successful bidders can contribute to shaping early years interventions, thereby gaining visibility and harnessing the potential for further collaborations in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Research into evidence mobilisation across the early years sector in England

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought for qualitative research to understand how best to mobilise evidence of 'what works' from across the Department for Education's Early Years Social Mobility (EYSM) programme, as well as early years (EY) research and evaluation from the sector and academia more widely, into early years practice across a range of actors working in the early years sector. In July 2018, the Government set an ambition by 2028 to halve the proportion of children aged 5 that finish their Reception year without reaching the expected standard in early communication, language and literacy. Successfully meeting this ambition will require effective early years interventions and practice being implemented at all levels of the EY system. The Department for Education (DfE) will be spending over PS100m on the EYSM programme and this will build the body of evidence on effective early years interventions and practice. This research will help the department to understand how to mobilse this evidence into practice and implement it locally. The department proposes qualitative research for this under explored topic, consisting of an initial exploratory stage looking at experiences of using evidence and attitudes, perceptions and preferences. Followed by a proposition and early testing stage, looking at proposals that emerge from the exploratory stage findings. Advise on next steps if you wish to tender: Respond to the EOI using the EOI Form in the attachment list below. In the 'EOI text' section you should include a summary of your suggested research approach that takes into account the criteria outlined in the 'Assessment criteria' section of the Expression of Interest attachment. The Expression of Interest attachment can be found in the attachment list below under Other Information. Additional information: Deadline for Expressions of Interest: Friday 11th October 2019 4pm (1600 BST) Jonathon Blackburn is the alternative contact at the Department for Education for this project email: Jonathon.BLACKBURN@education.gov.uk Additional text for clarification: For the pre-qualification question based on pass/fail assessment criteria, suppliers should confirm whether they are able to meet the project milestones and deadlines as set out in the Expression of Interest. Further details about the proposed methodology, project milestones and timetable should be addressed via answers to the other assessment criteria.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5c8261f-4450-43bc-ab18-abe74dee0b06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd1406b5-5ec2-4b5f-8f4d-ddb73cf37517
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Nov 2019 - 13 Mar 2020 1-6 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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FE
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

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