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title: "Employer Skills Survey Development - Lot 1 Questionnaire and sampling design"
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# Employer Skills Survey Development - Lot 1 Questionnaire and sampling design

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cbd0c73-25bd-4a36-ab48-419f93dff288

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest to develop a questionnaire and sampling design for a revised Employer Skills Survey. This procurement falls under the category of research and development services, with a total contract value of £150,000. The deadline for submissions is 10 am on 17th December 2018, and services are expected to be delivered across various regions including the United Kingdom and European territories, with the contract period beginning on 28th February 2019 and concluding on 30th June 2019. This process employs an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and consultancy services, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in survey development and data analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can bring innovative approaches and tailored solutions essential for the successful execution of the project. Engaging in this contract can help expand their portfolio and foster relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought to develop the questionnaire and sampling approach for a revised Employer Skills Survey, which will involve merging with former Employer Skills Survey and the Employer Perspectives Survey. DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: 10am on 17/12/18

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b461beb-4487-4bd0-a189-451e60e1ec2b |
| 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 | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 2FJ |
| 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

- 30 Nov 2018 at 11:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b461beb-4487-4bd0-a189-451e60e1ec2b
- 30 Nov 2018 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b461beb-4487-4bd0-a189-451e60e1ec2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b461beb-4487-4bd0-a189-451e60e1ec2b
  30th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02ca88a8-584e-48c4-9267-155dba4d2713
  Expression of Interest Form (EOI)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a1122cd-d824-4ed8-975e-cc7a75b39e3d
  EOI Form

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