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title: "Longitudinal Study of Teachers (LSoT)"
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# Longitudinal Study of Teachers (LSoT)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79b7155c-b495-4faf-9644-f4e9710fa3de

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest from contractors or consortia to conduct the Longitudinal Study of Teachers (LSoT). This significant initiative aims to implement a large-scale research project involving annual surveys of teachers and school leaders across England to gather insights on the teaching workforce. The procurement is currently in the Award stage and was published on 24th August 2020, with a closing date for expressions of interest on 21st September 2020. The study is set to commence on 30th November 2020, and is anticipated to run for a minimum of five years, subject to annual reviews, under an open procedure procurement method for goods related to research and development services. The project is set to have a contract value estimated at £2,791,735. 

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in research and consultancy, particularly those focused on educational studies and workforce analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the procurement process is designed to facilitate inclusivity and support varied suppliers. The successful contractor will have a crucial role in informing the Department's Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy, potentially influencing policy and practice in the education sector over the coming years.

## Notice

Expressions of interest (EOIs) are sought from a contractor (or consortia with a lead contractor) for the implementation of a longitudinal study of teachers. This is a large-scale research study and it will involve, at a minimum, recruiting for and delivering an annual survey to teachers and leaders across schools in England, to collect and analyse evidence on a range of subject matter relating to the teaching workforce. The study will serve as the Department's flagship workforce research vehicle, providing key support to work underpinning the Teacher Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Strategy. The first wave will be treated as a pilot and, if deemed successful, we expect the study to run for a minimum of five years, subject to annual review. Note: we have decided not to declare the expected cost for this project at this stage. Additional information: Closing date for EOIs: 11.59pm on 21st September 2020 Send your EOI form to: Nicola Mackenzie (Jobshare.Mackenzie-Peachey@education.gov.uk) and Alex Barton (Alex.barton@education.gov.uk) Cc. Mary Roberts (Mary.roberts@education.gov.uk)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41605b83-fc68-43ad-bbeb-becb09290d3f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2020 - 15 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,791,735 |
| 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 | I.F.F 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 Mar 2021 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41605b83-fc68-43ad-bbeb-becb09290d3f
- 7 Sep 2020 at 10:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/479b1c00-6c19-46f9-a9a5-e5b7b2a7022b
- 24 Aug 2020 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/479b1c00-6c19-46f9-a9a5-e5b7b2a7022b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41605b83-fc68-43ad-bbeb-becb09290d3f
  11th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/479b1c00-6c19-46f9-a9a5-e5b7b2a7022b
  7th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8cc99cb5-4e75-43f0-985d-e0e5324bffad
  EOI Advert
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3e117a0-4333-4325-afbf-dc2995909f6e
  EOI reply form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40cefc19-09fa-4a5a-add4-737558f91aa8
  T&Cs

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