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title: "Home Learning Environment Proposition Testing"
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# Home Learning Environment Proposition Testing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-776e02fa-1b75-49bd-8d55-4275e93a5329

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a tender process titled "Home Learning Environment Proposition Testing" that aimed to gather qualitative research from families of children aged 0-5, particularly focusing on lower socioeconomic groups. This procurement, categorised under Research consultancy services, engaged in a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 28 February 2019 and is set to conclude on 28 May 2019, with the tender originally closing on 26 February 2019. The total value of the contract is £40,000, and the location of the service delivery includes various areas within the United Kingdom and beyond.

This procurement opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in qualitative research and consultancy services. Businesses that excel in engaging with diverse communities and possess expertise in educational research will find this tender aligns with their capabilities. The focus on enhancing the home learning environment positions this opportunity as a critical project for organisations that can provide insightful and impactful research outcomes, ultimately aiding the Department for Education in advancing its communication strategies with families.

## Notice

The Communications Directorate at the Department for Education required services to deliver qualitative research with families of children aged 0-5, with an emphasis on lower socioeconomic groups, and other key audiences. The focus on the research is a number of candidate proposition statements, for a new communications campaign to encourage families to build a more positive home learning environment, through activities such as chatting, reading and playing with their children.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/397f616c-750b-49cb-83c4-6b9d6daf67d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2019 - 28 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | DEFINE RESEARCH & INSIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2019 at 17:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/397f616c-750b-49cb-83c4-6b9d6daf67d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/397f616c-750b-49cb-83c4-6b9d6daf67d3
  1st March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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