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title: "Education & Outcomes Panel Study B (EOPS-B) con_15420"
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# Education & Outcomes Panel Study B (EOPS-B) con_15420

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c3c82a4-9e8e-40d8-a101-1f38ad3d2104

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## Summary

The Department for Education is undertaking a tender process titled "Education & Outcomes Panel Study B (EOPS-B)," focused on research and development services related to improving adult numeracy. This procurement is classified under the CPV code 73000000 and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract already active since 20th July 2022. The contract is set to last until 20th March 2029, following an initial tender period that concluded on 19th May 2022. The service will involve summarising international evidence through methods such as meta-analysis and rapid evidence assessment. The geographical scope extends across the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, while proposals were sought via a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy within education and social services, particularly those with expertise in behavioural insights and evidence-based assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this tender, given the emphasis on these types of organisations in the suitability criteria. By participating in this project, businesses can leverage their capabilities to influence adult education positively while expanding their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

It will summarise the best available international evidence on what works to improve adult numeracy (ideally through a meta-analysis, but if data is too sparse then through a rapid evidence assessment) and how you maximise uptake and engagement in adult numeracy offers (drawing on the best available behavioural insights research).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9840d9e9-f47a-4063-a5c5-be9e847dce47 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2022 - 20 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,045,015 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S2 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Park and Arbourthorne |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Heeley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATCEN |

## 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 Jul 2022 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9840d9e9-f47a-4063-a5c5-be9e847dce47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9840d9e9-f47a-4063-a5c5-be9e847dce47
  22nd July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abf342db-f748-4b50-b419-ce7112c9cac1
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