--- title: "Regional Academy Growth Fund (RAGF): Qualitative Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-710cbfd6-be92-411c-a021-b885c93451ec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-710cbfd6-be92-411c-a021-b885c93451ec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-710cbfd6-be92-411c-a021-b885c93451ec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-710cbfd6-be92-411c-a021-b885c93451ec.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2019-04-11" --- # Regional Academy Growth Fund (RAGF): Qualitative Evaluation Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-710cbfd6-be92-411c-a021-b885c93451ec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-710cbfd6-be92-411c-a021-b885c93451ec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-710cbfd6-be92-411c-a021-b885c93451ec.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Department for Education seeking expressions of interest for a qualitative evaluation titled "Regional Academy Growth Fund (RAGF): Qualitative Evaluation." This initiative falls under the research and development services category and is located in London, England. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period initially ending on 19th December 2017. The awarded contract commenced on 26th March 2018 and concluded on 29th June 2018, with a contract value of £31,540. This opportunity provides a significant prospect for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in qualitative evaluations within educational settings. With the aim of conducting interviews with leaders in academy trusts, firms that can demonstrate expertise in stakeholder engagement and qualitative research methodologies would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the contract's inclusivity provisions. ## Notice Expressions of interest are sought to conduct a series of qualitative interviews with senior leaders in academy trusts to investigate their experiences of applying for the Regional Academy Growth Fund (RAGF). The proposed research is qualitative in nature, and we expect it will consist of interviews with 24 different trusts - 3 per RSC region. At a minimum, we expect the contractor to conduct in-depth interviews with at least two individuals per trust. The successful bidder will be expected to work closely with the department to develop questions and topic areas for the interview guides. Whilst we have set out the broad parameters of the methodology bidders are free to suggest amendments if, based on their proven expertise, they can provide clear rationale as to how this will successfully meet the key aims of the research. Additional information: Deadline for EOIs - 5pm, Tuesday 19th December 2017 Work count limit for EOIs - 1,000 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99ef81f8-d1f5-4543-b0c0-21a5528f9161 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 11 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Mar 2018 | | Contract period | 25 Mar 2018 - 29 Jun 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £31,540 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COOPERGIBSON RESEARCH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Apr 2019 at 12:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99ef81f8-d1f5-4543-b0c0-21a5528f9161 - 25 Mar 2019 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99ef81f8-d1f5-4543-b0c0-21a5528f9161 - 25 Mar 2019 at 12:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ac8b5ab-f249-4c8a-8208-f22a6368e90e - 6 Dec 2017 at 11:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ac8b5ab-f249-4c8a-8208-f22a6368e90e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99ef81f8-d1f5-4543-b0c0-21a5528f9161 11th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ac8b5ab-f249-4c8a-8208-f22a6368e90e 25th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fda16a86-1e5b-4f5e-8fe4-0825c2b7b8d6 EOI Advert - DFERPPU/2017/088 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73de3cba-7885-47a2-ae67-8fad8ac9dfee NEW EOI form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2eddba73-669d-45ad-9833-c8ecc915c3be DFERPPU/2017/088 Signed Contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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