--- title: "Evaluation of the 2020 Teacher Pay Reforms" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f0142a3-707b-4ba4-bae4-253394e63cd6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f0142a3-707b-4ba4-bae4-253394e63cd6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f0142a3-707b-4ba4-bae4-253394e63cd6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f0142a3-707b-4ba4-bae4-253394e63cd6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2020-10-23" --- # Evaluation of the 2020 Teacher Pay Reforms Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f0142a3-707b-4ba4-bae4-253394e63cd6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f0142a3-707b-4ba4-bae4-253394e63cd6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f0142a3-707b-4ba4-bae4-253394e63cd6.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently seeking expressions of interest for the project titled "Evaluation of the 2020 Teacher Pay Reforms." This evaluation aims to assess the impact of the pay reforms on opinions, perceptions, and behaviours of key stakeholders within the education sector. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 17:00 on Friday, 6th November 2020. The contract value is £120,000, falling under the category of Research and Development services, with delivery expected in the United Kingdom. The chosen evaluation period is slated to begin on 4th January 2021 and conclude on 31st October 2023, utilising an open procurement method due to its accessibility. This tender presents significant opportunities for business expansion, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in educational research and policy evaluation. Companies that specialise in research methodologies, education consultancy, or have experience in conducting evaluations related to teaching and learning reforms will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process not only allows businesses to contribute to vital educational developments but also helps establish long-term relationships with the Department for Education and similar public sector bodies. ## Notice Expressions of interest are sought to conduct an evaluation of the 2020 Teacher Pay Reforms. The project will evaluate how the reforms have affected the opinions, perceptions and behaviours of key groups of interest. This may include, but not be limited to: how the reforms are understood and implemented by school leaders, how the reforms affect the perception of and aspiration to teaching as a career, and how key groups of interest react to the reforms and the extent to which they understand the teacher pay and progression system Please note the deadline for EOI responses is 17:00 on Friday 6th November Additional information: Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1,000 words overall. Please also copy jobshare.mackenzie-peachey@education.gov.uk when sending your EOI response. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc8135a1-58cc-41df-9cbf-bc4a4485a351 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 23 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Oct 2020 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc8135a1-58cc-41df-9cbf-bc4a4485a351 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc8135a1-58cc-41df-9cbf-bc4a4485a351 23rd October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02dd9cc6-0e09-40d4-94a0-664b2e12590f EOI form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2dfd558-4e07-4bff-b349-ae807643ff4b T&Cs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3806aab3-9e58-455b-a142-83a990156ee2 EOI Advert DFERPPU 20-21/024 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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