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title: "Contract for evaluation of the returner fund"
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# Contract for evaluation of the returner fund

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45204667-eeec-4534-a158-f87af78402a7

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## Summary

The Department for Education has recently awarded a contract titled "Contract for evaluation of the returner fund" in the field of research and development services. This procurement process, classified as an open procedure, concluded with the award announced on 12 February 2018, with the duration of the contract starting on 13 April 2018 and extending until 31 December 2020. The total value of the contract is £103,685, covering work essential to evaluate projects funded by the Returners Fund, which aims to support individuals returning to the workforce.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in labour market analysis and evaluation. Suitable candidates may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can contribute innovative solutions to the challenges faced by various groups re-entering the job market, including individuals from diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities. Engaging in this tender could further establish these businesses in a competitive sector closely aligned with governmental policy initiatives.

## Notice

The purpose of this work is to provide robust, timely evaluation of projects funded by the Returners Fund and of the overarching Fund itself. Findings will build the evidence base on how to support returners back into the labour market, responding to the following research questions: * How can employers in the private and other targeted sectors best support returners to return to paid employment? * To what extent does the requirement vary across different industries, and for different groups (e.g., BAME, disabled, and older workers)? Findings will be used to inform the design and delivery of future Returners policy programmes. This contract is for the core services needed to run the evaluation. Additional contracts will be drawn up for each project evaluation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfbfc739-3274-44a6-8ef3-62522b81301a |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,685 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,685 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SQW |

## 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 May 2018 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfbfc739-3274-44a6-8ef3-62522b81301a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfbfc739-3274-44a6-8ef3-62522b81301a
  30th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3acb0fa7-11bd-4880-84cd-b707e150206d
  Contract

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