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title: "An analysis of the employment and earning returns to Higher Education for graduates with undergraduate degrees using administration data"
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# An analysis of the employment and earning returns to Higher Education for graduates with undergraduate degrees using administration data

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dc9cc7d-8989-41ce-adc1-d95c9b1de747

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## Summary

The Department for Education in England has awarded a contract for £99,274.74 (GBP) titled "An analysis of the employment and earning returns to Higher Education for graduates with undergraduate degrees using administration data." This procurement falls under the research and development services category and was conducted using an open procedure. The contract period began on 11th September 2017 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2018. The procurement process is classified as complete, with relevant documentation published as of 26th April 2018.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in educational research and data analysis. Companies with experience in leveraging administrative databases and conducting comprehensive evaluations within the education sector would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on understanding graduate labour outcomes, businesses providing consultancy services in education and labour market analysis can capitalise on this contract to enhance their portfolio and expand their client base.

## Notice

The Department for Education is responsible for developing the evidence base underpinning Higher Education and Graduate Labour Market policies. We look to take advantage of the development of a new administrative database called Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) within this contract. This new dataset will enable the identified parties to develop new analysis into the returns to Higher Education for undergraduates and postgraduates. The analysis shall provide a more comprehensive picture of graduate labour outcomes to the economy, and individuals, and taxpayers, and develop an understanding how these vary by subject, provider and student characteristics. Thus, the project will facilitate an improved understanding of the value added by an undergraduate degree for individuals, institutions and courses. This shall aid policymakers when considering the effectiveness of the existing system, as well as in the longer term help students receive more information than ever before when choosing between whether to continue with their education into Higher Education, Further Education or entering the labour market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cfa8055-83ed-4a05-a039-0cbe401aa951 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,274 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,274 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2018 at 10:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cfa8055-83ed-4a05-a039-0cbe401aa951
- 30 Oct 2017 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cfa8055-83ed-4a05-a039-0cbe401aa951

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cfa8055-83ed-4a05-a039-0cbe401aa951
  26th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18a7c8fa-cfc0-485b-b0d6-c8d8097a3e2c
  Signed Contract

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