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Adult skills - who gets invested in and how has this changed over time?

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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30 Aug 2017 at 17:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking proposals for a research analysis titled "Adult skills - who gets invested in and how has this changed over time?" aimed at understanding the correlation between social background and skills investment in the UK labour market. The tender is currently active and falls within the research and development services sector. The submission deadline for proposals is 20th September 2017, with the contract starting on 29th September 2017 and concluding on 28th February 2018. The total value of the contract is £15,000, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure, which allows for wide participation in the tendering process.

This opportunity can significantly benefit businesses in the consultancy and research sectors, particularly those with expertise in social mobility, educational policy, or skills development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as their unique perspectives and capabilities in conducting thorough analyses could align well with the project’s objectives. Engaging in this contract not only presents a chance to contribute to impactful social research but also to enhance visibility and reputation in a competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult skills - who gets invested in and how has this changed over time?

Notice Description

See 'Attachments' for a Word version. The Social Mobility Commission is commissioning a short piece of analysis to explore whether there is any link between social background and the likelihood of an individual increasing their qualifications after they have entered the labour market in England. The analysis will shed light on the following areas: * Possible correlations between the social background of individuals and the level of investment in skills levels. This should explore how this differs by individual characteristics including; area of residence, gender, ethnicity, age, skills level and type upon leaving formal education and type of post-16 education (vocational, higher, apprenticeship), and occupation characteristics including; employment status (including unemployed), working patterns, occupational class, earnings. * Within this, it would be helpful if distinctions were drawn between the investment in adult skills by type of learning (such as e-learning, formal qualifications) and source of funding (different sources of government funding via the adult skills budget, employer investment, individual's self-funding, charity or voluntary sector investment). * Exploration of how the findings can inform policy goals of improving social mobility, in light of the government agenda of this Parliament (apprenticeship levy, Opportunity Areas, Career Learning, devolution of the adults skills budget and the role of the LEPS) and longer term changes to jobs and skills, and any recommendations about measuring and monitoring data going forward. Where possible the analysis could include: * The impact of the level of investment in an individual's skill level on their experience in the labour market, for example in their job and/or wage progression, this may also draw upon returns data of qualifications. * Analysis of how this has changed over time, ideally considering a time period back to 2010 or earlier, but with the overall intention of drawing out trends and changes over time. * Relevant learning or conclusions for the adult skills systems in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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/ce46783b-1868-4a88-b225-b6e876404c94
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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 1-6 months
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
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

Further Information

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