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title: "Understanding the Level 4-5 provider and awarding body market in England"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-40d604f8-8ee3-4471-94a9-15b3eef88e78"
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# Understanding the Level 4-5 provider and awarding body market in England

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40d604f8-8ee3-4471-94a9-15b3eef88e78

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## Summary

The Department for Education is currently seeking expressions of interest for a tender titled "Understanding the Level 4-5 provider and awarding body market in England." This initiative falls under the research and development services category and is taking place in England. The tender period ends on 2nd February 2018, with the contract set to commence on 7th March 2018 and conclude on 29th June 2018. The procurement method employed for this process is an open procedure, specifically below threshold. Interested parties are required to submit their expressions of interest by 12 Noon on the deadline date, ensuring responses do not exceed 1,000 words.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focused on the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority aims to engage a diverse pool of suppliers. Companies with expertise in analysing educational provisioning and market dynamics would find this opportunity particularly applicable, allowing them to contribute to a critical policy review that shapes the landscape of higher and further education in England.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought to conduct research to understand existing Level 4-5 provision in Higher and Further education through analysis of the provider and Awarding Organisation market in England. This will be used to inform the Department's Level 4-5 Policy Review announced on 31st October. Additional information: Deadline for expressions of interest: 12 Noon Friday 2nd February 2018 EOIs MUST NOT BE LONGER THAN 1000 WORDS IN LENGTH.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644c7cff-d7ec-4e24-801b-b27f016aa847 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2018 - 29 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 22 Jan 2018 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644c7cff-d7ec-4e24-801b-b27f016aa847

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644c7cff-d7ec-4e24-801b-b27f016aa847
  22nd January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27ac1b1d-48fb-4339-9efe-69aaed28fee8
  EOI Advert - DFERPPU 2017/095
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c515a5f6-0f34-45bc-a6d8-959b720737bc
  New EOI Form

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