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title: "Research with graduates of low-returns subjects"
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# Research with graduates of low-returns subjects

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06fabf63-6240-48cf-b98a-d4490f36a3b0

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## Summary

The Department for Education has initiated a public procurement process titled "Research with graduates of low-returns subjects". This project falls under the research and development services category and is located in London, England. The current stage of the procurement is the 'award', with the deadline for expressions of interest being 28th September. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which is applicable below threshold amounts. The contract period is set to commence on 22nd October and conclude on 31st January 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for organisations specialising in educational research and consultancy services, especially those exploring the socio-economic impacts of lesser-studied academic disciplines. Businesses focusing on qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, particularly those engaging with disadvantaged student populations, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this research could contribute significantly to business growth by establishing partnerships with educational institutions and government bodies.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought for a research project focusing on graduates of 'low earnings return' subjects. Recent analysis, commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE), confirmed that graduates of some subjects (such as creative arts) have significantly lower than average earnings returns from Higher Education (HE). However, such subjects may provide students and society with other types of return. It is these 'low earning return' graduates and wider benefits that is the focus of this proposed research. We believe that a combination of secondary analysis and qualitative research would be the most effective methodology to address our research questions, but we would welcome contractors to put forward other methodologies. Additional information: Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 28th September at 7pm

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74e193bd-b235-4a88-a5e1-18ee6a3808e1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,254 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74e193bd-b235-4a88-a5e1-18ee6a3808e1
- 21 Sep 2018 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a478cbc-b237-4b4f-8aac-e6d3caa1037b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74e193bd-b235-4a88-a5e1-18ee6a3808e1
  19th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a478cbc-b237-4b4f-8aac-e6d3caa1037b
  21st September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7db988e9-fe57-4676-8c04-94f4283b3ebd
  Expression of Interest (EOI)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fe6132d-12ed-4fbe-971b-9183464eb9d4
  EOI Form

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