--- title: "Early Career CPD - exploratory research" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-775db907-a755-46bf-a026-0f6e96b3bd1e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-775db907-a755-46bf-a026-0f6e96b3bd1e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-775db907-a755-46bf-a026-0f6e96b3bd1e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-775db907-a755-46bf-a026-0f6e96b3bd1e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2017-11-27" --- # Early Career CPD - exploratory research Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-775db907-a755-46bf-a026-0f6e96b3bd1e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-775db907-a755-46bf-a026-0f6e96b3bd1e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-775db907-a755-46bf-a026-0f6e96b3bd1e.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking research services for a project titled "Early Career CPD - exploratory research." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services, aiming to gather evidence on the professional development requirements of early-career teachers. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the deadline for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) set for 5pm on Wednesday, 6th December 2017. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 15th January 2018 and will run until 1st August 2018, covering delivery addresses across various regions including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, consultancy, or educational services, particularly those with expertise in teacher development and evidence-based practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the focus on their suitability. Companies that can demonstrate qualitative research capabilities and familiarity with international comparisons in teacher training would be particularly well-suited for this contract, allowing them to contribute to the enhancement of early career support in the education sector. ## Notice There is a requirement for research to gather robust evidence on development needs amongst teachers in their early careers and effective practice in supporting and meeting these needs. This is an area that is currently lacking in clear evidence and current practice appears to be inconsistent and patchy. Findings will help inform the evidence base and highlight good practice around early career CPD. The research should attempt to identify good practice and the potential benefits it brings, as well as looking at international comparisons. We are interested in how different approaches impact on practice, but acknowledge that this is likely to be largely qualitative evidence. The high level questions to be answered are: * What are the views of teachers and schools about the professional development opportunities and support provided during the induction year? * What support and professional development opportunities are available for teachers in the early years of their career following NQT year? Are there any examples of good practice and are these based on evidence? * What benefit does high levels of support or professional development bring to early career teachers and their schools? * Are there any critical areas of development or knowledge for teachers in the early years of their career? * What can we learn from international comparisons? Deadline for EOIs - 5pm Wednesday 6th December 2017 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad8d9c90-32b6-44ee-a091-655a2dc00680 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 1 Aug 2018 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 27 Nov 2017 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad8d9c90-32b6-44ee-a091-655a2dc00680 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad8d9c90-32b6-44ee-a091-655a2dc00680 27th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ffcc0a3-c790-4159-8d59-d4ba1cb4bb9d EOI Advert - DFERPPU 2017/081 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03375a30-d482-46d7-b17a-59dde882076a NEW EOI Form ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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