Tender

Evaluation of the Professional Exchange Network Programme (PEN)

THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION

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25 Jun 2019 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education and Training Foundation is initiating a tender for the "Evaluation of the Professional Exchange Network Programme (PEN)", classified under education and training services. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with proposals due by 15th July 2019. The contract is set to commence on 31st July 2019 and will run until 11th September 2020. The services sought through this tender cover nine regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London, making it accessible to a broad range of providers in the industry.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy and research services, particularly those that are SMEs or VCSEs. Companies with experience in conducting independent evaluations, especially within the education sector, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement process can help suppliers enhance their portfolio and potentially secure long-term contracts in a significant national programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the Professional Exchange Network Programme (PEN)

Notice Description

The Education and Training Foundation are seeking to award a contract to carry out an independent evaluation of the delivery of the Professional Exchange Network in the 2019/20 academic year. A previous evaluation of Professional Exchange activity will be available for the successful tenderer to build on. The programme is currently delivered by nine delivery partners on a regional basis. The regions covered by each delivery partner vary in size, with the largest covering three English regions, and the smallest one English county.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e2358b6-7cca-48f7-8b10-d119d7700f42
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 (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

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2019 - 11 Sep 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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