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title: "Evaluation of Year 2 of Provider-level TEF"
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# Evaluation of Year 2 of Provider-level TEF

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-589f71c2-2fe7-4927-98a0-7df5a9eb105e

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for the evaluation of Year 2 of the Provider-level Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF). This evaluation aims to assess how well the framework is achieving its objectives, which include enhancing student choices, elevating the status of teaching, recognising exceptional teaching, and meeting the needs of employers and industries. The procurement is currently at the contract award stage, with the initial deadline for expressions of interest having been 5 PM on 19th January 2018. The contract period spans from 19th March 2018 to 20th August 2018, and the industry category is classified under research and development consultancy services (CPV Code: 73200000).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and consultancy, particularly those specialising in education and training evaluation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an excellent opportunity for firms that can conduct surveys, interviews, and comprehensive analyses to inform educational frameworks. Companies with experience in educational assessments and stakeholder engagement would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought to undertake an evaluation of the Year 2 Provider Level Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF). The evaluation would provide emerging evidence on whether the following objectives of TEF are being met: i. Better inform students' choices about what and where to study. ii. Raise esteem for teaching. iii. Recognise and reward excellent teaching. iv. Better meet the needs of employers, business, industry and the professions. This will involve conducting surveys and interviews A) with students, and, B) with Higher Education providers. DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: 5PM 19TH JANUARY 2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e2761b3-af93-4003-a84b-aae1a0bb086a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 23 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,733 |
| 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 | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 May 2019 at 12:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e2761b3-af93-4003-a84b-aae1a0bb086a
- 16 Apr 2019 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e2761b3-af93-4003-a84b-aae1a0bb086a
- 7 Jan 2019 at 15:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be8223d5-27e9-4e89-9a1e-6f023153d383
- 21 Dec 2017 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be8223d5-27e9-4e89-9a1e-6f023153d383

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e2761b3-af93-4003-a84b-aae1a0bb086a
  23rd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be8223d5-27e9-4e89-9a1e-6f023153d383
  7th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3edf1265-b9e2-4310-ab1f-018a65b49c6d
  Expression of Interest
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6f08857-0456-4cc8-bee9-8456cdf18ca3
  EOI Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c93aa269-db18-4c9a-a760-456192f224c5
  Redacted Contract

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