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title: "Evaluation for the Employer Led Digital Training Initiatives"
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# Evaluation for the Employer Led Digital Training Initiatives

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a8ccb3a-a30c-4644-9282-2f9a94060141

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## Summary

The Department for Education is overseeing a procurement process titled "Evaluation for the Employer Led Digital Training Initiatives." This initiative falls under the research and development services category, specifically aimed at consultancy services. The tender is currently in the award stage, with key dates indicating that the end of the tender period was on 30th October 2020. The contract is set to commence on 7th December 2020 and run until 31st December 2021. This opportunity is open to all interested parties, as it employs an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in education and training assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise in delivering impactful insights and evaluations. Winning this contract could enhance a business's portfolio and credibility, enabling further growth in similar sectors.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought to support with the design and delivery of an evaluation of the Employer Led Digital Training Initiatives pilots. The contractor will be appointed to conduct a process evaluation of the current wave of bootcamps and to design a possible impact evaluation of the second round of bootcamps. This evaluation will support the Department to understand if these initiatives are meeting their anticipated outcomes and to gather data on their implementation to inform future roll-out. The evaluation will use monitoring data submitted by providers, alongside qualitative data collected via stakeholder interviews to understand participant, provider and employer experiences and assess if the programme meets its expected outcomes. Please note the deadline for return of EOIs is 17:00 on Friday 30th October 2020 Additional information: Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1000 words

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/236118d3-50e6-4117-9d1e-519d8a5f1adf |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2021 - 21 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £146,818 |
| 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 2JF |
| 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

- 11 Mar 2021 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/236118d3-50e6-4117-9d1e-519d8a5f1adf
- 16 Oct 2020 at 13:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ce3629-cd67-4472-b52f-bc4f2ba3de0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/236118d3-50e6-4117-9d1e-519d8a5f1adf
  11th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ce3629-cd67-4472-b52f-bc4f2ba3de0f
  16th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d34a850c-17ed-4245-8bcc-0c6a0280e9fd
  EOI form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fea760f1-34a7-4244-94ff-f560f6caf22c
  EOI Advert DFERPPU 20-21/010
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10734304-d4ec-49ac-99a2-2bb6cc93bc48
  T&Cs

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