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title: "How do high-performing school improvement providers sustainably improve schools?"
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# How do high-performing school improvement providers sustainably improve schools?

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cb01d04-2727-47c0-8fb9-0fb4c419e8a8

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by the Department for Education, focusing on the research question "How do high-performing school improvement providers sustainably improve schools?" This opportunity falls under the category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure below threshold. The initial call for expressions of interest (EOIs) closed on 8th January 2018, while the contract period spanned from 1st February 2018 to 31st July 2018. The contract was awarded to UCL Consultants Ltd, with a total value of £151,325.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in educational consultancy and research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are specifically encouraged to participate. Companies with expertise in school improvement methodologies and evidence-based research practices would be well-suited to contribute, thereby enhancing their visibility and experience in public sector projects.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought to undertake research into a specific section of school improvement providers: those with strategic responsibility for whole-school improvement. Specifically, what they do to facilitate continuous, sustainable school improvement across the schools they work with. CLOSING DATE FOR EOI'S: MONDAY 8th JANUARY 2018 09:00AM Additional information: Deadline for EOI's - Monday 8th January 09:00am

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/666bc6b9-78ec-469b-b0cc-97e3b662dd3d |
| 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 | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £151,325 |
| 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 | UCL CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2019 at 08:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/666bc6b9-78ec-469b-b0cc-97e3b662dd3d
- 11 Jun 2019 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/666bc6b9-78ec-469b-b0cc-97e3b662dd3d
- 20 Dec 2017 at 15:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b0d721-3992-4a96-b1ed-827aa831ae60
- 8 Dec 2017 at 08:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b0d721-3992-4a96-b1ed-827aa831ae60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/666bc6b9-78ec-469b-b0cc-97e3b662dd3d
  30th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b0d721-3992-4a96-b1ed-827aa831ae60
  20th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5e03f0b-4f62-4806-96e9-77eefa0d327b
  EOI Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b26a77cb-3283-4acc-ae2e-9da758902da3
  Expression of Interest Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d326c50a-c7a9-481b-add4-54a0df4ed6c3
  Redacted Contract 2017038
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/725626e1-d556-4ea0-8acf-8624250cdecc
  Variation 2017038

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