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Evaluation of the Alternative Provision Innovation Fund

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which is based in London, and pertains to the "Evaluation of the Alternative Provision Innovation Fund" project. This initiative falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and concluded on 4th May 2018. The awarded contract commenced on 6th August 2018 and is set to end on 30th June 2021. The total value of the contract awarded is £283,140 and was awarded to Ecroys UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research, evaluation, and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can demonstrate expertise in qualitative research, self-evaluation strategies, and thematic analysis will be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, especially those that focus on educational projects and community reintegration initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the Alternative Provision Innovation Fund

Notice Description

A process and outcomes evaluation of the Alternative Innovation Fund projects on both a thematic and individual project level. The contractor shall support projects on self-evaluation, conduct qualitative case study research within projects, including surveys with pupils and parents/carers, and run regular pulse surveys with projects and partner organisations. The contractor shall also conduct analysis on the potential benefits of successful reintegration-focused projects and identify opportunities for structured observation and/or videography. The contractor shall run three events for funded projects and their strategic partners to learn from each other and the evaluation and shall host two webinar sessions to present evaluation findings to external audiences. They shall also produce three 'what works' evidence briefings based on the themes of the Fund.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7940947-f300-42bf-8608-cbca384f7f70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/327fd398-5863-4c08-b177-cfac3aade66e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£283,140 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 2-3 years
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECROYS

Further Information

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