--- title: "Workforce deployment strategies adopted in the school sector" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-02366174-7e3e-40c8-9bab-5136fd181b8b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02366174-7e3e-40c8-9bab-5136fd181b8b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02366174-7e3e-40c8-9bab-5136fd181b8b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02366174-7e3e-40c8-9bab-5136fd181b8b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2017-09-29" --- # Workforce deployment strategies adopted in the school sector Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02366174-7e3e-40c8-9bab-5136fd181b8b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02366174-7e3e-40c8-9bab-5136fd181b8b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02366174-7e3e-40c8-9bab-5136fd181b8b.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for a project titled "Workforce deployment strategies adopted in the school sector." This procurement falls within the research and development consultancy services industry and is located in London, England. Currently in the tender stage, the deadline for submissions is 5pm on 11th October 2017. The project aims to evaluate various workforce planning and deployment practices in schools, assessing their effectiveness, efficiency, and potential impact on pupil attainment. The contract period is set to commence on 13th November 2017 and will run until 30th March 2018, using an open procurement method under a procedure that is below threshold. This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in educational consultancy, research, and development services, particularly those with expertise in workforce planning and organisational strategy. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The successful bidder will engage in case studies and analyses that could significantly enhance their portfolio and credibility in the educational sector while contributing valuable insights to the Department for Education. ## Notice Summary Expressions of interest are sought to understand which workforce planning and deployment practices schools adopt, evaluate their effectiveness and efficiency, and what impact that have on pupils' attainment. The project will also evaluate what the school-specific context is that would allow these practices to be replicated more widely. Background Schools have the freedom to adopt their own approach to workforce deployment. However, the Department for Education has identified there are evidence gaps within this area, particularly surrounding workforce deployment practices at the school level. Evaluation aims In order to address these gaps, and to start to build a robust evidence base that can in future support schools in their organisational decision-making, the Department is looking to understand current approaches to workforce planning and deployment in schools, evaluate their effectiveness and efficiency, what impact they have, if any, on pupil attainment, and the scalability and applicability of these practices. Methodology The successful bidder will be responsible for designing and conducting the analysis and evaluation of current workforce planning and deployment practices adopted by schools. We anticipate the methodology will include: * Case studies in schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs) * Analysis to understand the practices schools employ and to examine their potential impact on overall performance; and, * An assessment of the degree of applicability and scalability of these workforce practices. The successful bidder will be expected to present the results of the project to the DfE, and prepare and finalise a final report combining all elements outlined above. Additional information: Closing time is 5pm on 11th October 2017 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d17fb3e4-c616-42ed-8d47-d9894a46b1bb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Nov 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Sep 2017 at 07:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d17fb3e4-c616-42ed-8d47-d9894a46b1bb - 28 Sep 2017 at 08:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d17fb3e4-c616-42ed-8d47-d9894a46b1bb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d17fb3e4-c616-42ed-8d47-d9894a46b1bb 29th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7a510ae-3fdb-417c-b68b-ec4a4c61e27f Workforce deployment strategies adopted in the school sector - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1d080e8-b6ed-4a8e-a9b0-8d8ee20973a1 Expression of Interest Doc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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