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UK SBS BLOJEU-CR150089HEFCE HE provider sponsored academies, university technical colleges and free schools: case studies and themes

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is conducting a study aimed at gathering qualitative information regarding the sponsorship experiences of higher education institutions with academies, university technical colleges, and free schools. The tender, titled "UK SBS BLOJEU-CR150089HEFCE HE provider sponsored academies, university technical colleges and free schools: case studies and themes," will provide insights into sponsorship relationships and the associated challenges and benefits. This contract is categorised under market and economic research, with the tender period having closed on 10 November 2015, and the expected contract duration running from 30 November 2015 to 29 February 2016.

This tender represents an opportunity for consultancy firms that specialise in educational partnerships, market research, and qualitative analysis. Companies that are experienced in engagement processes, data collection, and reporting within the education sector would be particularly well-suited to participate. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint in the public sector, while providing valuable insights to the contracting authority regarding the dynamics of educational sponsorships.

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Notice Title

UK SBS BLOJEU-CR150089HEFCE HE provider sponsored academies, university technical colleges and free schools: case studies and themes

Notice Description

Aims and scope 11. The aim of this study is to gather and evaluate qualitative information on the experiences of institutions involved in sponsorship of academies, the development of UTCs and establishment of free schools. The consultants should engage with the 20 institutions that have signalled a willingness to participate in face to face or telephone interviews to understand their experiences of entering into and maintaining these relationships with schools. The key research questions should cover the following areas: Background: a. Nature, scale and scope of relationship - type of sponsorship arrangement, how the institution works with the school, how the institution works with other partners, how these relationships are managed b. Motivations of relationship - the reasons for the institution and school entering into a sponsorship relationship c. Challenges - how were these overcome Resources - the resources required to set up and maintain a sponsorship relationship with school Outcomes: d. Benefits of sponsorship - to the institution, its staff, its students, the school staff and pupils, and the wider community Evaluation - how the impact of the sponsorship relationship is monitored and evaluated Lessons learned: e. Lessons for others - advice to other HE providers considering sponsorship relationships with schools 12. The institutions identified by HEFCE for the study include those that sponsor a single or very small number of academies, lead a multi academy trust, have developed a UTC, and established a free school. 13. In addition to the individual case studies covering the various arrangements described in para 14, HEFCE also requires an overview of the common themes to emerge from the case studies. Outputs 14. The key outputs from the study will be a series of 20 case studies and a separate thematic overview report. The case studies and thematic overview reports should be submitted to HEFCE by end of February 2016. SEE ITQ FOR MORE INFORMATION Additional information: How to apply UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. Please register on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement by emailing Expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so . For help regarding the application process Tel 0345 010 3503

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3803619e-946d-4a9a-8d23-8b97b3939740
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,667 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,658 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 201510 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2015 - 29 Feb 2016 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YORK CONSULTING

Further Information

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