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Evaluation of the Master's Degree Loan

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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15 Feb 2017 at 18:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for the evaluation of the Master's Degree Loan programme through an open procurement method. The title of the tender is "Evaluation of the Master's Degree Loan," classified under the research and development services industry category (CPV 73000000). The tender period concludes on 24 February 2017, with the contract expected to run from 27 March 2017 to 25 August 2017. Interested parties should submit their proposals in relation to the evaluation of postgraduate loans, which may involve data analysis and research activities across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement opportunity presents a valuable prospect for businesses specialising in research, analysis, and education consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with expertise in primary and secondary data analysis, as well as qualitative research methods, would be well-suited to participate. Engaging in this tender could enhance business growth through the development of innovative evaluation methodologies and insights into higher education funding impacts.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of the Master's Degree Loan

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought for evaluation of the impact of the first year's availability of postgraduate master's degree loans. This is likely to involve a combination of secondary data analysis of existing data sources, analysis of Student Loan Company management information, primary quantitative and qualitative research with postgraduate students (loan takers and non-loan takers) and qualitative research with higher education institutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f30c2871-d1d9-42ae-ae13-5b4d68cd933b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ead17c8-5218-4f05-9e8c-ef34dfbd00e6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Mar 2017 - 25 Aug 2017 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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