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title: "Assessment of undergraduates' intentions to pursue teaching as a career"
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# Assessment of undergraduates' intentions to pursue teaching as a career

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2146c876-cb24-4434-b1d5-87c5c9a4dc8b

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking proposals for a research project titled "Assessment of undergraduates' intentions to pursue teaching as a career." This tender focuses on the education industry and is located in England. Currently in the tender stage, proposals must be submitted by 27th March 2018. The project has a budget of £15,000 and is an open procedure, inviting a wide range of potential participants to enter the bidding process.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in educational trends and data analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer innovative research methodologies will find this tender particularly appealing. Those with a strong understanding of the education sector and effective engagement strategies with undergraduate populations will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Proposals are sought for a research project to assess how many undergraduate students in the final and penultimate years of their degree courses in England intend to apply for initial teacher training (ITT) commencing in September 2018 (to begin teaching in September 2019) and September 2019 (to begin teaching in September 2020). Full details are provided in the attached invitation to tender. Tenders submitted must be no more than 1,500 words excluding references - anything longer will be disregarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f70bbcb2-7d20-428c-8993-b2108940abfd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2018 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f70bbcb2-7d20-428c-8993-b2108940abfd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f70bbcb2-7d20-428c-8993-b2108940abfd
  16th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d47a2c1-0163-4b00-9a0a-7a31afb640ef
  Invitation to Tender

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