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title: "Reformed National Professional Qualification - process and impact evaluation"
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# Reformed National Professional Qualification - process and impact evaluation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-014d14ab-fe40-46f7-b4dd-5fcf52424599

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a contract titled "Reformed National Professional Qualification - process and impact evaluation" issued by the Department for Education, located in Sheffield, England. The contract falls under the research and development services category (CPV code 73000000) and is currently in the Award stage. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 24th August 2017. The associated contract commenced on 16th October 2017 and is set to end on 31st December 2020. The awarded amount for the contract is £99,827.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those with capabilities in process evaluation and impact assessment. Companies that fall under the SME and VCSE categories would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, enabling them to contribute to the effectiveness of educational qualifications while supporting their growth in the public sector. The expansive geographical coverage, including delivery addresses across the UK and beyond, also makes it accessible for various geographical stakeholders in the industry.

## Notice

See 'Attachments' for full description. Expressions of interest are sought for a process and impact evaluation of the reformed National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) overall, and at each of the 4 levels. The overarching aim of the evaluation is to understand the effectiveness of the reformed NPQ in reaching target groups, meeting participant needs and contributing to the supply of quality leaders in areas of most need; and, in doing so, to support continuous improvement of the NPQ offer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff14fc89-0408-43c6-a1e4-4d060777f351 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,827 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CFE (RESEARCH AND CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff14fc89-0408-43c6-a1e4-4d060777f351
- 10 Jan 2018 at 10:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c82186c2-fb88-46f3-9239-1ff7a717e80a
- 10 Aug 2017 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c82186c2-fb88-46f3-9239-1ff7a717e80a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff14fc89-0408-43c6-a1e4-4d060777f351
  12th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c82186c2-fb88-46f3-9239-1ff7a717e80a
  10th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8dbe6ee6-3da4-4439-aaed-5b9e699adfb2
  Description
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e19cffa-913a-4552-9d8b-6a52efa7e562
  Expression of interest
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/96b58af2-9c06-47bb-a403-579eaa0a6af0
  Redacted Contract

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