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title: "Evaluation of National Extension of Virtual School Heads (VSH) and PP+ Pilot Con_11993"
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# Evaluation of National Extension of Virtual School Heads (VSH) and PP+ Pilot Con_11993

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5381472d-36e1-48d9-bd6d-7f8dfa1f0c24

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education, pertains to the evaluation of the National Extension of Virtual School Heads and PP+ Pilot, offering a total contract value of £450,000. This falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period commenced on 14 October 2021 and extends until 31 March 2025, with the tender period having ended on 1 September 2021. The delivery addresses encompass a wide range including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with expertise in educational assessments, programme evaluations, or related areas are particularly well-suited to consider participating in future tenders or partnerships that may arise from this ongoing project. The established relationship with the University of Oxford, a large contributor in the partnership, indicates the potential for collaboration and knowledge sharing, which could further enhance business growth in this sector.

## Notice

**This is not a call for competition** This is the award notice for Evaluation of National Extension of Virtual School Heads (VSH) and PP+ Pilot

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f30a3be-b0c5-45d7-87e3-b82a73fd75e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f30a3be-b0c5-45d7-87e3-b82a73fd75e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f30a3be-b0c5-45d7-87e3-b82a73fd75e4
  3rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a033eac-6417-4b5a-8f09-59c49d236b64
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