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title: "Research Call - Employers Skills and Qualifications"
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# Research Call - Employers Skills and Qualifications

Buyer: NEW COLLEGE DURHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47ff00a3-3118-4143-b22a-0e9349933dd8

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by New College Durham, which seeks a Research Company to conduct an economic skills research project focused on the North East of England. This active tender, titled "Research Call - Employers Skills and Qualifications," is categorised under research services, with an associated value of £24,000. The open procurement method allows for broad participation, and the tender period is set to close on 20 March 2020. The project is expected to commence on 23 March 2020 and conclude by 30 November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and market analysis sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate expertise in economic research. Companies that specialise in providing insights into skills and qualifications, particularly in the educational sector, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With the emphasis on delivering tailored research, businesses that can showcase innovative methodologies and local knowledge will have a competitive advantage.

## Notice

The College wishes to work with a Research Company that can demonstrate the ability to deliver an economic skills research project across the North East of England. Please follow the instructions contained within our Tender Document N0112 and ensure responses are issued by the closing date to tenders@newdur.ac.uk - Many thanks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df7307e-288f-4e7e-9e1e-b59dc3ecf06b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| 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 | NEW COLLEGE DURHAM |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2020 at 16:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df7307e-288f-4e7e-9e1e-b59dc3ecf06b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df7307e-288f-4e7e-9e1e-b59dc3ecf06b
  19th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b7b0a0a-485d-4e83-83de-30c2bbcb0475
  Tender N0112

## Notice URLs

- http://www.newcollegedurham.ac.uk

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