--- title: "Use and perceptions of curriculum support resources in schools" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-062079da-d7dc-4aff-81f9-4c8883531619" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-062079da-d7dc-4aff-81f9-4c8883531619" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-062079da-d7dc-4aff-81f9-4c8883531619.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-062079da-d7dc-4aff-81f9-4c8883531619.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2017-11-22" --- # Use and perceptions of curriculum support resources in schools Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-062079da-d7dc-4aff-81f9-4c8883531619 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-062079da-d7dc-4aff-81f9-4c8883531619) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-062079da-d7dc-4aff-81f9-4c8883531619.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for a qualitative research project titled "Use and perceptions of curriculum support resources in schools". This initiative is aimed at understanding how teachers evaluate and utilise curriculum resources, including identifying the challenges they face in accessing these materials. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 5pm on Friday, 8th December 2017. The project falls under the research and development services category, and contracts will be delivered in locations across the UK, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. The chosen contractor's work is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2018, concluding by 31st May 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in educational research or consultancy services, particularly those offering innovative solutions for curriculum development and resource accessibility. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-suited to participate in this tender, as they can provide tailored approaches and insights into the educational needs of teachers and school leaders. Competitors should emphasise their relevant experience, robust research methodologies, and ability to meet the specified assessment criteria in their bids. ## Notice Expressions of interest are sought for a contractor to carry out qualitative research with teachers and school leaders to understand how teachers find curriculum resources, how they judge the quality of resources and decide which to use, and what barriers they face in finding and accessing resources. This research is part of a wider programme of work to understand current practice and identify unmet needs in the provision and dissemination of curriculum resources. Bids should include a clear plan of proposed sampling, recruitment, and research methodology, provide evidence of experience in the research area, include indicative costs, and state clearly how the above aims will be achieved. Applications will be assessed and prioritised according to the extent to which they meet the assessment criteria described in the Expression of Interest Advert attached below. Deadline for EOIs is 5pm, Friday 8th December 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc3bcff-4271-49ec-8029-0a6be9dec99c | | 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 | 22 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 May 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 - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2017 at 16:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc3bcff-4271-49ec-8029-0a6be9dec99c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc3bcff-4271-49ec-8029-0a6be9dec99c 22nd November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c51a5fc-8bd7-471c-8b3a-5b86c20bf3c7 EOI Advert - DFERPPU/2017/70 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68127e3a-3c2d-4ba9-863e-953cb4a09f47 NEW EOI Form ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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