Tender

Applied General User Research

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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Tender

16 Jan 2017 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is conducting a tender for the project titled "Applied General User Research". This procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure and is currently in the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 23rd January 2017. The total value of the contract is £30,000, with the contract period expected to commence on 31st January 2017 and conclude by 12th June 2017.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in market research services. Businesses that are experienced in conducting focus groups and interviews, particularly within educational contexts, will find this opportunity suitable. Companies with expertise in economic research and the ability to analyse stakeholder perspectives regarding Applied General qualifications will be well-placed to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Applied General User Research

Notice Description

The purpose of this document is to specify Ofqual's requirements to suppliers interested in tendering for the contract to undertake research into Applied General qualifications in early 2017. The surveying will identify the views and uses of stakeholders in relation to qualifications included by the Department for Education as 'Applied General qualifications' for the purpose of Key Stage Five Performance Tables. There are three different strands of research that will be covered in this work; 1. Research with HEIs, teachers and learners using a combination of focus groups and individual interviews 2. Research with awarding organisations using face to face interviews 3. Research with employers using telephone interviews. This project will also include producing a report that will include key themes and recommendations for further work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd3c2341-461c-4153-88d4-1d0c4875ea6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac2d5d6-c7b3-485d-bb9f-ab8148f40220
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2017 - 12 Jun 2017 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
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
Mrs Satinder Bains
Contact Email
procurement@ofqual.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 247671829

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV5 6UB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Earlsdon
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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