---
title: "DFERPPU 2018010 - Working Futures, 2017-2027"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-798addba-c5f2-4b1e-accf-a8c83e0a2338"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# DFERPPU 2018010 - Working Futures, 2017-2027

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-798addba-c5f2-4b1e-accf-a8c83e0a2338

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Department For Education in London, concerns the contract titled "Working Futures, 2017-2027," which falls under the research and development services industry category. The current stage is the Award, with a contract value of £246,620 allocated to the University of Warwick as the supplier. The procurement method used was an open procedure, initiated on 2nd May 2018, and the contract period is set to run from 5th October 2018 to 31st March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are equipped to conduct research and modelling on UK labour market dynamics. Businesses with expertise in labour market analysis, workforce development, and skills forecasting will find this an advantageous avenue for growth and engagement with government contracts.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought to conduct modelling to project UK labour market composition and skills needs over the next 10 years. The deadline for Expressions is 5pm, Wednesday 2nd May 2018 Additional information: The deadline for Expression of interests is 5pm, Wednesday 2nd May 2018. The word count limit for Expressions is 1,000 words.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86019248-9f04-4c7d-b396-fde0343115d7 |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £246,620 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2019 at 12:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86019248-9f04-4c7d-b396-fde0343115d7
- 5 Mar 2019 at 11:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86019248-9f04-4c7d-b396-fde0343115d7
- 27 Feb 2019 at 16:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86019248-9f04-4c7d-b396-fde0343115d7
- 27 Feb 2019 at 08:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86019248-9f04-4c7d-b396-fde0343115d7
- 26 Feb 2019 at 15:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86019248-9f04-4c7d-b396-fde0343115d7
- 25 Feb 2019 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86019248-9f04-4c7d-b396-fde0343115d7
- 18 Apr 2018 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ce5544-3b9e-4d6e-87a7-2b3b99b85e67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86019248-9f04-4c7d-b396-fde0343115d7
  28th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ce5544-3b9e-4d6e-87a7-2b3b99b85e67
  18th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28b3b4bc-1677-446b-9501-29b3ab32fb24
  EOI Advert - DFERPPU/2018010
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/232ac88d-8f3e-432c-baa0-8be01657dabe
  New EOI form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f788c55f-9509-48c7-949b-972c90f2d47c
  Working Futures variation 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c945130b-ed1a-4599-861f-acf5fea848f0
  Working Futures Contract

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