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Focus Groups: Grading in 2022

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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29 Sep 2021 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Focus Groups: Grading in 2022", aimed at gathering qualitative evidence on the attitudes of various stakeholders towards grading in 2022. This project falls under the market research services category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 1st January 2021. The contract, valued at £22,370, commenced on 3rd September 2021 and is set to conclude on 29th October 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in market research and qualitative analysis, particularly those that can design and facilitate focus group discussions. Companies that can demonstrate an understanding of the education sector and the stakeholder landscape will be well-suited to compete. The ability to provide actionable insights and recommendations based on stakeholder feedback will be critical in this process, making firms with expertise in education policy and engagement strategies particularly valuable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Focus Groups: Grading in 2022

Notice Description

Project objectives The objective of the work is to explore the attitudes of parents, teachers and students to grading in 2022. The project should provide in depth, qualitative evidence of stakeholder views to inform decision making. In addition to providing evidence of stakeholder views, the supplier should also provide interpretation of the findings from the focus groups in light of their up-to-date knowledge of the education policy and stakeholder environment. The supplier should also provide advice on implications for future engagement with parents, teachers and students on the issue of grading. At Ofquals request the Supplier will also provide any additional evidence/information in order to demonstrate compliance with this specification. Ofqual will use this information to inform our approach to grading for 2022. Project deliverables The Supplier will be required to achieve/deliver the following under the contract: a) Design of focus groups to ensure that they address the issue identified, with the focus group design captured in an agreed discussion guide b) Securing focus group participants, in line with the specified composition of focus group members c) Undertaking seven focus groups, in line with the discussion guide d) Production of notes from each focus group, to be sent to Ofqual within two working days e) Analysis of findings from the focus groups including identification of common, and different themes by stakeholder group f) Analysis and interpretation of the findings from the focus groups in light of the current education policy and stakeholder environment g) Production of findings report in line with the specification h) Attendance at a meeting with Ofqual members of staff to report the findings - this is likely to be virtual attendance via Teams i) If required, attendance at a meeting of the Ofqual Board to present findings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9735faf9-00e9-4ee0-8b05-3b3df9302380
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,370 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,370 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2021 - 29 Oct 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXYGEN BRAND CONSULTING

Further Information

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