--- title: "Current Practice in Alternative Provision" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5ee84708-740e-4aa6-8226-196cac4064df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5ee84708-740e-4aa6-8226-196cac4064df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ee84708-740e-4aa6-8226-196cac4064df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ee84708-740e-4aa6-8226-196cac4064df.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2017-10-25" --- # Current Practice in Alternative Provision Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ee84708-740e-4aa6-8226-196cac4064df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5ee84708-740e-4aa6-8226-196cac4064df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ee84708-740e-4aa6-8226-196cac4064df.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently inviting Expressions of Interest for a research project titled "Current Practice in Alternative Provision", focused on investigating practices related to exclusions and alternative provisions within schools. This tender is classified under research and development services and is part of an open procurement process below the financial threshold. The submission deadline for expressions of interest is 6th November 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1st December 2017 and run until 31st July 2018. The research aims to gather information through evidence assessments, interviews, and qualitative visits across various settings, and it is relevant for parties located within the UK and other specified territories. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in educational consultancy and qualitative research methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their insights could greatly contribute to shaping future reforms within the alternative provision sector. Businesses that possess strong connections to educational settings or have experience in conducting in-depth assessments would be particularly well suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Expressions of interest are sought for a contractor to undertake research to investigate current practice relating to exclusions, off site direction and alternative provision in both schools and alternative provision settings. This research is expected to involve a rapid evidence assessment on school practice around pupils at risk of exclusion, telephone interviews with schools and AP setting senior leaders, and qualitative research visits to AP settings involving face to face interviews and focus groups. The research will contribute to the Department's planning for further research and any future reforms to the AP sector. The word limit on Expressions of Interest is 1500 words. This project sits alongside "Alternative Provision Market Analysis" for which the department also invites Expressions of Interest. DFERPPU/2017/064 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f682615-2d77-4097-b1ec-97036adbf111 | | 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 | 25 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Oct 2017 at 09:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f682615-2d77-4097-b1ec-97036adbf111 - 23 Oct 2017 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f682615-2d77-4097-b1ec-97036adbf111 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f682615-2d77-4097-b1ec-97036adbf111 25th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d96ed764-e890-4939-a88f-945d88f410fc EOI - Current Practice in Alternative Provision - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a34f329-b36e-4e92-8156-7559db34c218 EOI Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e48842e-46d0-464d-9d65-1e804c344269 EOI - Current Practice in Alternative Provision - 25 Oct ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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