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title: "Strategic College Improvement Fund Initial Phase"
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# Strategic College Improvement Fund Initial Phase

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21ec1e43-b259-455a-be36-9d0875aef38a

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## Summary

The Department for Education has initiated a contract titled "Strategic College Improvement Fund Initial Phase," aimed at conducting a process evaluation for projects funded by the pilot phase of the Strategic College Improvement Fund. This procurement process, classified under Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV code 73000000), has been completed with CooperGibson Research being awarded the contract valued at £123,125. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2018 and will conclude on 30th June 2018. While the tender process was held via an open procedure classified below the threshold, the initial expression of interest (EOI) deadline was set for 5 pm on 8th December 2017, allowing extensive participation from potential suppliers across various locations including the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and evaluation sectors, particularly those specialising in educational assessments and development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to explore such contracts, as they align well with the objectives of the programme and can contribute to meaningful improvements in college performance. Companies adept in providing bespoke evaluation strategies and services tailored to educational institutions will find this procurement particularly relevant for expansion and growth in this sector.

## Notice

To undertake a process evaluation for the projects funded by the pilot phase the Strategic College Improvement Fund, and to provide bespoke expert evaluation advice for the colleges involved. Closing date for EOIs: 5pm Friday 8th December 2017

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a92b0fe-46be-451c-a5ac-fe9090816268 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,125 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COOPERGIBSON RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2018 at 13:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a92b0fe-46be-451c-a5ac-fe9090816268
- 22 Mar 2018 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a92b0fe-46be-451c-a5ac-fe9090816268
- 27 Nov 2017 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3065b433-cd16-4368-8484-2078afc8032f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a92b0fe-46be-451c-a5ac-fe9090816268
  30th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3065b433-cd16-4368-8484-2078afc8032f
  27th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6418bf0-6835-4f4a-8b7a-8b7dc0dfce66
  EOI advert - DFERPPU/2017/073
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60e3d156-331a-48a1-8a64-558b23e61ad0
  NEW EOI Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a2b7058-a6d5-4394-8366-12fe278e8806
  Redacted Contract

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