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title: "Social Mobility Barometer: Public attitudes to social mobility in the UK"
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# Social Mobility Barometer: Public attitudes to social mobility in the UK

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b642671-41bf-45c4-ac24-66c736165856

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## Summary

The Social Mobility Commission, part of the Department for Education, is actively seeking tenders from polling companies for its project titled "Social Mobility Barometer: Public attitudes to social mobility in the UK". This initiative, classified under public-opinion polling services, aims to capture contemporary public perceptions of social mobility in the UK. The tender period is set to conclude on 22 February 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 27 February 2017 and run for up to five years, with an estimated contract value ranging from £15,000 for one year to £75,000 for five years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for polling and research firms, particularly those specialised in social issues and public opinion research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, as their involvement could provide valuable insights and perspectives in tracking public attitudes towards social mobility. Companies that can innovate in data collection and analysis, and those with relevant experience in social research, are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Social Mobility Commission is seeking tenders from polling companies for the Social Mobility Barometer - which aims to achieve a snapshot of how people in the UK perceive their own prospects in relation to that of their parents and their children and their overall attitudes to social mobility in the UK. At present, social mobility data tends to come from long term surveys. The Social Mobility Barometer will provide a more immediate picture to inform the Commission's reports and advocacy work. We intend for the survey to become an annual undertaking that will allow us to track public attitudes to social mobility issues. Additional information: Estimated value is up to PS15,000 (one year contract) or up to PS75,000 (five year contact)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7402423b-4273-42e6-bb12-65f6aa7bfb53 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2017 - 28 Apr 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79320000 - Public-opinion polling services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2017 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7402423b-4273-42e6-bb12-65f6aa7bfb53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7402423b-4273-42e6-bb12-65f6aa7bfb53
  8th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a0b65e3-29f9-40c8-96eb-fb16765202ce
  Invitation to tender letter

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