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title: "INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) ASSESSMENT OF UNDERGRADUATES' INTENTIONS TO PURSUE TEACHING AS A CAREER"
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# INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) ASSESSMENT OF UNDERGRADUATES' INTENTIONS TO PURSUE TEACHING AS A CAREER

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bad5690-08c9-4962-ba58-5eddb645d106

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education, is focused on assessing undergraduates' intentions to pursue teaching as a career. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) was issued on 5th April 2019, with a submission deadline of 23rd April 2019. This research project falls under the category of 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' and takes place in England. The contract period starts on 31st May 2019 and extends until 27th August 2021, with an estimated contract value of £31,460. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing broad participation from interested parties.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in educational assessments and training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their expertise can provide valuable insights into the motivations of prospective teachers. Companies that can deliver within the stipulated word limit for proposals should find this an appealing avenue for growth in the education sector.

## Notice

Proposals are sought for a research project to assess how many undergraduate students in the final and penultimate years of their degree courses in England intend to apply for initial teacher training (ITT) commencing the next academic year and the following two academic years. Full details are provided in the attached invitation to tender. Tenders submitted must be no more than 1,500 words excluding references - anything longer will be disregarded. Additional information: Please note this is an Invitation to Tender (ITT) - deadline is midnight Tuesday 23rd April 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0adf3d10-90c9-4c10-ae2b-b68e4fa110fd |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2019 - 30 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,460 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YOUTHSIGHT (A TRADING NAME OF OPINIONPANEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0adf3d10-90c9-4c10-ae2b-b68e4fa110fd
- 5 Apr 2019 at 14:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd8a1568-f026-4761-9b03-da8dbb75b4c4
- 5 Apr 2019 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd8a1568-f026-4761-9b03-da8dbb75b4c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0adf3d10-90c9-4c10-ae2b-b68e4fa110fd
  10th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd8a1568-f026-4761-9b03-da8dbb75b4c4
  5th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9288bc46-21bb-4d14-a4b4-19e2aefb73fe

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