--- title: "Prevent and Counter-Extremism in Further Education Colleges (FE)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7382ea62-573a-4df4-85c6-8146c0738541" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7382ea62-573a-4df4-85c6-8146c0738541" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7382ea62-573a-4df4-85c6-8146c0738541.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7382ea62-573a-4df4-85c6-8146c0738541.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-03-19" --- # Prevent and Counter-Extremism in Further Education Colleges (FE) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7382ea62-573a-4df4-85c6-8146c0738541 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7382ea62-573a-4df4-85c6-8146c0738541) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7382ea62-573a-4df4-85c6-8146c0738541.json) ## Summary The Department for Education has initiated a public procurement process titled "Prevent and Counter-Extremism in Further Education Colleges (FE)", aimed at conducting qualitative research within General Further Education (GFE) colleges across England regarding the Prevent duty and counter-extremism policy. The procurement method used is an open procedure (below threshold), with expressions of interest due by 8th January 2018 at 5 pm. The research is expected to commence in March 2018 and span until the end of August 2018, targeting the industry category of research and development consultancy services, and allowing delivery to various locations, including the UK and overseas territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in qualitative research methodologies. Companies that are adept at engaging with educational institutions and understanding policy implementation will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Successful candidates can expect to contribute valuable insights into the effectiveness of government policies, thus aligning their services with the ongoing needs of the education sector. ## Notice Expressions of interest are sought to conduct qualitative research into the perceptions of staff and students within a small sample of General Further Education (GFE) colleges in England of the Prevent duty and counter extremism (CE) policy. This includes exploring perceptions of how the policy is implemented in individual GFE colleges and perceptions of the impact on students. The research should commence as early as possible in 2018 with headline findings available by August 2018. DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - MONDAY 8th JANUARY 2018 @ 5pm Additional information: DEADLINE FOR EOI - 8th JANUARY @ 5pm........................ Question: Could you tell me whether we should put cost estimates and/or whether there is a particular budget limit? .............. Answer: No need to include cost estimates at this stage. We are not declaring a budget at this stage, but further details will be provided to successful candidates at ITT stage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98075ea1-8ce9-41f4-b14f-40c85d96677b | | 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 | 19 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Feb 2018 | | Contract period | 19 Feb 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £59,992 | | 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 | Not specified | | Postcode | SW1 3BT | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CFE (RESEARCH AND CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Mar 2021 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98075ea1-8ce9-41f4-b14f-40c85d96677b - 7 Jan 2019 at 13:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a388b7d-5bb6-4296-9b14-b955d6713c6b - 8 Jan 2018 at 12:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a388b7d-5bb6-4296-9b14-b955d6713c6b - 20 Dec 2017 at 15:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a388b7d-5bb6-4296-9b14-b955d6713c6b - 18 Dec 2017 at 13:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a388b7d-5bb6-4296-9b14-b955d6713c6b - 8 Dec 2017 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a388b7d-5bb6-4296-9b14-b955d6713c6b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98075ea1-8ce9-41f4-b14f-40c85d96677b 19th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a388b7d-5bb6-4296-9b14-b955d6713c6b 7th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2d336c6-d211-4fd2-b3dd-e51a8fb11e83 EOI - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24b1d975-0706-4978-ab1c-62ed60d8236e EOI FORM - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f012e153-acf4-4b11-bdcd-c7631f833c65 EOI Advert - DFERPPU/2017/083 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fa94dd2-729b-44ea-8c44-cac27f92874a Redacted Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/f9f9b767-124d-4f80-abfb-025545474496 Redacted contract 2017/083 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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