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title: "Market Research into the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Delivery Landscape"
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# Market Research into the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Delivery Landscape

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05fda6a8-fbee-4cef-adbc-b948cd44d6f4

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## Summary

The Education and Training Foundation is conducting a tender titled "Market Research into the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Delivery Landscape," aimed at securing a partner for an independent research study in the education sector. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 21st October 2021. The research will focus on understanding the Further Education (FE) sector in the UK and will inform future programme investments. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 8th November 2021 and will conclude on 25th February 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, market research, and educational services. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their capabilities. By engaging in this project, businesses can contribute to the development of strategies that enhance workforce training and ultimately expand their network and influence within the education sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is to secure the services of a partner to deliver an independent research study to provide ETF with a clear understanding of the FE sector, as outlined in the tender documents with recommendations that will enable The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) to scope and plan a new workforce development strategy. The research will inform future programme investment and design decisions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04eff390-debb-4154-9f21-b3e9e5227dfe |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2021 - 25 Feb 2022 |
| 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 | THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| 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 | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04eff390-debb-4154-9f21-b3e9e5227dfe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04eff390-debb-4154-9f21-b3e9e5227dfe
  1st October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT162815
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.et-foundation.co.uk

## Provenance

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