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title: "Evaluation of the Tailored Support Programme"
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# Evaluation of the Tailored Support Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5253d705-7dc2-4654-95e5-b41d207db8d3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which is based in London, seeking expressions of interest for the "Evaluation of the Tailored Support Programme" targeting schools that face challenges in teacher recruitment and retention. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure below threshold, and the tender has completed its initial stage as of 12th January 2018. The contract period began on 1st March 2018 and will conclude on 30th November 2020, with a total contract value amounting to £289,440.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for business growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research and evaluation services. Businesses with expertise in educational consultancy, data analysis, and programme evaluation would be well-suited to compete, as the project aims to assess and improve support mechanisms in educational settings.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought to conduct an evaluation of the Tailored Support Programme in schools facing teacher recruitment and retention challenges. Full details are provided in the attached expression of interest. Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1,000 words - anything longer will be disregarded. Additional information: The Deadline for EOIs is 5pm, Friday 12th January 2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd54a18-e171-4047-b946-b9b4d9308cbb |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2018 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £289,440 |
| 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 | NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (NFER |

## 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 Mar 2019 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd54a18-e171-4047-b946-b9b4d9308cbb
- 22 Mar 2019 at 10:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a44d846f-3b6c-49dc-af72-f90b04cc5579
- 21 Dec 2017 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a44d846f-3b6c-49dc-af72-f90b04cc5579

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd54a18-e171-4047-b946-b9b4d9308cbb
  22nd March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a44d846f-3b6c-49dc-af72-f90b04cc5579
  22nd March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed96dabe-3ad2-4fe8-9446-649bd92d3973
  EOI Advert - DFERPPU/2017/092
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b472ac3-4b42-4c08-97c6-db66413ca7e8
  NEW EOI form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e85bf0fd-a58c-4150-976e-055eb62c2b6f
  Evaluation of Tailored Support Programme Contract

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