--- title: "MATHEMATICAL FUTURES PROGRAMME. MATHEMATICS IN THE FUTURE (LOT 1 & LOT 2)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5a90d395-f4fe-4a64-8b82-d1958938e07d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a90d395-f4fe-4a64-8b82-d1958938e07d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a90d395-f4fe-4a64-8b82-d1958938e07d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a90d395-f4fe-4a64-8b82-d1958938e07d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL SOCIETY" published: "2021-04-14" --- # MATHEMATICAL FUTURES PROGRAMME. MATHEMATICS IN THE FUTURE (LOT 1 & LOT 2) Buyer: ROYAL SOCIETY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a90d395-f4fe-4a64-8b82-d1958938e07d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a90d395-f4fe-4a64-8b82-d1958938e07d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a90d395-f4fe-4a64-8b82-d1958938e07d.json) ## Summary The Royal Society is inviting tenders for the "Mathematical Futures Programme: Mathematics in the Future (Lot 1 & Lot 2)" project, with the procurement process currently in the Tender stage. This project aims to gather research that will inform the society on the future relevance of mathematics across various disciplines, addressing its importance in education, society, and the economy. The tender period ends on 26th April 2021, and the procurement method chosen is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The delivery address is located in London (SW1Y 5AG), and the contract is expected to commence on 10th May 2021, concluding by 30th November 2021. This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses engaging in research and consultancy services, especially those focused on educational and social sciences. Enterprises with expertise in project management consultancy, research and development, or education and training services would find this a fitting competition. Moreover, businesses aiming to contribute towards the evolving understanding of mathematical education and its future implications in various careers may benefit greatly by participating in this tender. ## Notice NOTE: Date Change Notice Issued. Instructions to Tenderers updated 14/4/2021 The Royal Society seeks to engage a Supplier or Suppliers to provide research which shall detail evidence to inform its Mathematical Futures Programme. The Services are described in detail in the specification and broadly comprise the following two work packages: Work package 1 1. Evidence synthesis of studies concerned with changing nature and importance of mathematics in the 21st century. 2. Evidence generation for the importance of mathematics to education, society, the economy, and citizenship. Work package 2 1. Scenario planning of the importance and value of mathematics to education, economy, society, and citizenship in the future. 2. Use outputs from Work Package 1 and Work Packages 1 and 2 in ITT 537-3 to inform scenario planning. 3. Expert views based on interviews and survey. 4. Engagement with experts through workshops. 5. Identify emerging policy challenges and opportunities for mathematics and education in the future. The MFP will look at mathematical competences across disciplines, not only from different areas of mathematics and natural science, but also from the social sciences and humanities. The scope covers the phases between the start of compulsory education and entry into higher or further education. The MFP is concerned with the mathematical needs of young people progressing through compulsory education and preparing for diverse futures, including those who in their daily lives require: 1) basic functional numeracy for personal decision making. 2) mathematical literacy to understand and critique numerical claims. and/or who work in: 3) traditionally non-quantitative jobs/professions, but requiring mathematical expertise: e.g., lawyers, journalists, civil servants, politicians, health practitioners, administrators, teaching practitioners (not mathematics), technical and vocational professions - including technicians. 4) jobs/professions where mathematical competences are a core component, e.g. analysts, engineers, financial professionals, scientists, social scientists. 5) mathematical sciences, e.g. mathematicians, mathematics teachers. In this Invitation to Tender (ITT 537-2), the Royal Society seeks tender submissions from Suppliers for Project 2 of the MFP, which is separated into Work package 1 and Work package 2. The Society has appointed Suppliers for Project 1, and a separate Invitation to Tender (ITT 537-3) has been launched for Project 3 at the same time as this tender. Please refer to the attachments to this notice for the Brief, Instructions, Pricing, Terms etc. We look forward to receiving your submission. Additional information: Tenderers who may submit tenders are asked to register their interest as soon as possible so that any clarification notices are able to be shared by completing Attachment 2 and email to Procurement@royalsociety.org Please be aware that ITT 537-3 MFP Mathematical Education Policy in the Future: Landscaping Mathematics Education Policy (WP1 & WP2) is also out for tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5812e70-fdfb-4b1b-8d4c-a94a78df91b0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 14 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 May 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | ROYAL SOCIETY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1Y 5AG | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 14 Apr 2021 at 11:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5812e70-fdfb-4b1b-8d4c-a94a78df91b0 - 6 Apr 2021 at 11:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5812e70-fdfb-4b1b-8d4c-a94a78df91b0 - 10 Mar 2021 at 14:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5812e70-fdfb-4b1b-8d4c-a94a78df91b0 - 10 Mar 2021 at 12:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5812e70-fdfb-4b1b-8d4c-a94a78df91b0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5812e70-fdfb-4b1b-8d4c-a94a78df91b0 14th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a61744f-75ff-4ed6-b22f-32cc69c6f0d2 ITT 537-2 Instructions to Tenderers - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/073693d0-4ee1-485d-9d04-988da4fe769e Attachment 1 - ITT 537-2 The Brief - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1fdf963-aae5-44d6-878d-90973183330b Attachment 2 - ITT 537-2 Tender Registration Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4165a5e8-c58e-462f-ad92-f86db027daca Attachment 3 - ITT 537-2 Draft Terms & Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4d3a3be-5d89-451c-bc2c-c2203ed23f5e Attachment 4 - ITT 537-2 Tenderer Declaration Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a30976e6-cce8-4aec-96ae-dea1eafec20c Attachment 5 - ITT 537-2 Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d0a146d-9b66-4744-9a1c-3d39373d86ef ITT 537-2 - Instructions to Tenderers - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42e5d0e9-d2af-4411-b0ff-bfaaffe5dca8 Attachment 1 - ITT 537-2 The Brief - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af918eea-f128-4296-8a93-02b38820b114 Notice of intent to Change Dates for Tender timeline - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1917fddc-a5e2-4d6f-b359-17d34c36e451 Updated Instructions to Tenderers (Timelines extended) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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