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title: "Process Evaluation of Support for T- Level Industry Placements in 18/19"
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# Process Evaluation of Support for T- Level Industry Placements in 18/19

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68f8bcf7-5ee6-4988-94ee-b95c2aa1dad2

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking a contractor to conduct a process evaluation of its support for T-Level Industry Placements during the academic year 2018/19. The evaluation will investigate the implementation of the Capacity Development Framework (CDF) by providers and employers, assess the effectiveness of current policies regarding industry placements, and explore potential policy flexibilities. This tender, identified as "Process Evaluation of Support for T-Level Industry Placements in 18/19", operates under an open procurement method. Key dates include a submission deadline of 5pm on 16th November 2018, with the contract period commencing on 16th December 2018 and concluding on 31st October 2019. The industry category for this procurement falls under research and experimental development services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and evaluation, particularly those who are proficient in educational policy analysis and workforce development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those with prior experience in conducting evaluations or assessments within educational frameworks. Engaging in this project could enhance their visibility and credibility within the sector while contributing to improvements in industry placement strategies across various educational institutions.

## Notice

A contractor is sought to undertake a process evaluation of support for T-level Industry Placements in 18/19. The aims of the evaluation are to: * Understand if the CDF is being implemented and used by providers and employers to plan, design and implement work placements as intended and whether the approach needs to be adjusted * Provide an understanding of how the current Industry Placements policy works, the key challenges of implementing placements within different contexts (location, industry/route, employer size), and whether any flexibilities in the policy should be considered Additional information: SHORT CLOSING DATE - Noon on 16th November 2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/426c5dc8-72d4-4f2d-9aef-b52002351ff3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,112 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/426c5dc8-72d4-4f2d-9aef-b52002351ff3
- 9 Nov 2018 at 11:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32a5253a-650c-4b6b-813a-56b550f743bb
- 9 Nov 2018 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32a5253a-650c-4b6b-813a-56b550f743bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/426c5dc8-72d4-4f2d-9aef-b52002351ff3
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32a5253a-650c-4b6b-813a-56b550f743bb
  9th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4289c214-8bcf-4767-92ef-ef792b3a3e29
  Expression of Interest
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95a71edb-70a2-47bb-b36e-3e9ab41d3ae5
  EOI Form

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