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title: "Quantitative research on occupational downgrading"
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published: "2018-05-17"
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# Quantitative research on occupational downgrading

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-585daa71-58c6-45be-a7b4-a365d4ea3f10

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## Summary

The Department for Education is currently engaging in a public procurement process for a project titled "Quantitative research on occupational downgrading," which aims to investigate gender equality in the workplace. This opportunity, classified under the CPV code 73300000 for the design and execution of research and development, is open to expressions of interest until 5pm on 23rd May 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 22nd June 2018 and will run until 31st March 2019, with a project value of £22,000. The invitation to tender has been published on 10th May 2018 and is targeted at businesses across British Overseas Territories, the UK, and Europe.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in research and development. Businesses with expertise in quantitative research methodologies, particularly those focused on gender issues, will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract could enhance their visibility and reputation within the public sector, while also contributing to important societal research that aims to promote gender equality in the workplace.

## Notice

The Government Equalities Office (GEO) is seeking contractors (or a single contractor) to deliver three pieces of research relating to gender equality in the workplace. This EOI relates to one of those projects: quantitative research on occupational downgrading. Additional information: Deadline for EOI's 5pm on 23rd May 2018. 1500 words maximum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a370a6a8-8e0e-4782-83f5-192afc45117e |
| 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 | 17 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 17 May 2018 at 08:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a370a6a8-8e0e-4782-83f5-192afc45117e
- 15 May 2018 at 09:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a370a6a8-8e0e-4782-83f5-192afc45117e
- 10 May 2018 at 13:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a370a6a8-8e0e-4782-83f5-192afc45117e
- 10 May 2018 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a370a6a8-8e0e-4782-83f5-192afc45117e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a370a6a8-8e0e-4782-83f5-192afc45117e
  17th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2c53dcc-1c6e-4a07-b555-49009f011a06
  Expression of Interest (EOI)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10f0ae9d-22bc-4ba5-a70a-0fff853adf84
  EOI Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b171a73-f1ce-4ad4-8454-2b94ee8d3deb
  EOI Form

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