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title: "Perception Wave and Employer Wave Surveys"
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# Perception Wave and Employer Wave Surveys

Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f138100-406d-4d56-8ba9-2477d52f8519

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## Summary

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has initiated a public procurement process titled "Perception Wave and Employer Wave Surveys." This tender falls within the services category, specifically focusing on market and economic research, and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 21 August 2017, leading to a contract period starting on 25 September 2017 and concluding on 24 September 2021. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing any qualified supplier to apply.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses involved in market research, polling, and statistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as they may bring innovative insights and adaptability to the project. Companies that specialise in conducting surveys and data analysis in educational or employment sectors will find this opportunity well-aligned with their capabilities, enabling them to potentially expand their client base and enhance their market positioning.

## Notice

Ofqual would like to appoint a supplier(s) to carry out two complementary Perceptions Surveys, in two Lots: Lot 1 focusing on perceptions of GCSEs and A Levels, and Lot 2 focusing on employer perceptions of qualifications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ff586c5-8539-4481-848f-684cf3281c58 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2017 - 24 Sep 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 | OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV5 6UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Earlsdon |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2017 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ff586c5-8539-4481-848f-684cf3281c58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ff586c5-8539-4481-848f-684cf3281c58
  24th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL145612
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://ofqual.gov.uk

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