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title: "Levy Paying Employer Behaviour"
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# Levy Paying Employer Behaviour

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11ebad9e-2e2e-43b5-8ef0-ed0df7f3560a

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for a research contract titled "Levy Paying Employer Behaviour" aimed at evaluating the Apprenticeship reforms in England. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the tender published on 31st January 2019 and closed for submissions on 15th February 2019. The contract is positioned within the research and consultancy services industry category, with a contract period scheduled to commence on 1st April 2019 and extend until 30th August 2019. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure due to the low threshold of the expected value.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses focused on qualitative research and development, particularly those that have experience with apprenticeship systems and employer engagement in the training sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they bring valuable insights and tailored approaches to understanding employer behaviours regarding apprenticeship funding. Engaging in this project could also enhance their visibility and credibility within the education sector.

## Notice

As part of DfE's ongoing evaluation of the Apprenticeship reforms, we are interested in expanding our evidence base. In particular, we want to focus on: * how levy paying employers are spending their levy funds and why; * how apprenticeship delivery is being adjusted to account for apprentices' prior learning and what happens when the recognition of prior learning takes the apprentice under the minimum duration of the apprenticeship; and, * the extent to which apprentices could benefit from further consideration of prior learning in the apprenticeship programmes. Expressions of interest are sought to conduct qualitative research with employers, providers and apprentices to improve understanding of these issues. CLOSING DATE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: 12 NOON FRIDAY 15th FEBRUARY 2019

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c56782d-7ab5-47e6-9ec3-56ab921f97b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2019 - 30 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,612 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N1 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Canonbury |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL LEARNING AND WORK INSTITUTE (L&W |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2019 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c56782d-7ab5-47e6-9ec3-56ab921f97b2
- 31 Jan 2019 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b54d23f-cd35-4cde-8de0-e64492aa7618

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c56782d-7ab5-47e6-9ec3-56ab921f97b2
  10th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b54d23f-cd35-4cde-8de0-e64492aa7618
  31st January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02f5471f-e828-43cc-b0ec-a273e18961b3
  Expression of Interest
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6abb02e4-301c-480e-9078-daa096246f38
  Expression of Interest Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb394bce-c9c2-4a8a-ab9c-c27fb9da2918
  Redacted Contract

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