--- title: "Process Evaluation of the Extended and More Flexible Government Traineeships Programme 2020/21" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1df58825-0421-4516-8472-d0104d11d0a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1df58825-0421-4516-8472-d0104d11d0a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1df58825-0421-4516-8472-d0104d11d0a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1df58825-0421-4516-8472-d0104d11d0a7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-04-01" --- # Process Evaluation of the Extended and More Flexible Government Traineeships Programme 2020/21 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1df58825-0421-4516-8472-d0104d11d0a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1df58825-0421-4516-8472-d0104d11d0a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1df58825-0421-4516-8472-d0104d11d0a7.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for the tender titled "Process Evaluation of the Extended and More Flexible Government Traineeships Programme 2020/21", aimed at conducting qualitative research related to the Government's Traineeships programme, which has been expanded in response to Covid-19. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and is currently at the Award stage. Key dates to note include the contract's commencement on 1st March 2021, with an expected completion by 30th September 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows any interested party to participate, and the tender period concluded on 22nd January 2021. This opportunity presents significant possibilities for businesses, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in qualitative research and consultancy in the education sector. Companies experienced in educational evaluations, stakeholder engagement, or research methodologies would be particularly well-positioned to participate in this tender, facilitating a growth pathway within this public sector project that addresses contemporary educational challenges. ## Notice Expressions of interest are sought to design and deliver qualitative research with end users and key stakeholders involved in the delivery of the Government Traineeships programme. The primary aim of the research is to contribute to the process evaluation of the recent expansion of the Traineeships programme, which includes several flexibilities that were introduced as part of the Government's 'Plan For Jobs', in response to Covid-19. We anticipate data collection from a range of stakeholders including employers, providers and trainees to ensure that a good mix of perspectives and experiences are explored. Bidding organisations should note that we would like this study to generate some usable findings by the week commencing 5th July 2021, although final reporting can go beyond that deadline Additional information: Please Note: We have decided not to declare the budget / expected cost for this project at this stage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/412e8e60-9edc-4f1c-9060-7bbd532d8940 | | 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 | 1 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2021 - 8 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £77,261 | | 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 | S1 2FJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Apr 2021 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/412e8e60-9edc-4f1c-9060-7bbd532d8940 - 8 Jan 2021 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1276bd55-f349-4d5d-b663-5b428f6b2dd6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/412e8e60-9edc-4f1c-9060-7bbd532d8940 1st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1276bd55-f349-4d5d-b663-5b428f6b2dd6 8th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9b632e5-740a-44c9-b991-71801999c413 EOI Advert - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c93d2ab4-e34f-46db-acc4-c871a4dbeb01 EOI Reply form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3dfbb51-bcf6-443f-9982-da943ca43c23 T&Cs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ec013d75-2f59-465d-b757-0c93f0e3c4ec Redacted Contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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