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title: "Gathering evidence on the nature and management of Out-of-School Settings"
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# Gathering evidence on the nature and management of Out-of-School Settings

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8acd0e2c-ea90-41af-8927-28e2eecfd8d3

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking tenders for a project titled "Gathering evidence on the nature and management of Out-of-School Settings". This initiative falls under the research and development consultancy services category, with a procurement method of 'open' and has been classified as an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 15th August 2018, and the contract was awarded on 9th October 2018. The contract is set to commence on 16th October 2018 and will run until 1st October 2019, with the buyer based in Sheffield, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in research and development activities. Businesses with expertise in educational settings, multi-agency collaboration, and data analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to grow by contributing to important evaluations that shape educational policy and practice around out-of-school services.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought to gather better evidence on the extent and nature of Out Of Scool Settings (OOSS) in local areas and to conduct an evaluation of a pilot scheme designed to encourage multi-agency working to manage OOSS better. Additional information: Expression of Interest Deadline: 6pm Wednesday 15th August 2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51e57dde-8eeb-4f91-b9de-9f7084e54a68 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2018 - 1 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,725 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASK RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51e57dde-8eeb-4f91-b9de-9f7084e54a68
- 2 Aug 2018 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3847484e-c77a-49a1-a981-3fb86f6da3e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51e57dde-8eeb-4f91-b9de-9f7084e54a68
  12th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3847484e-c77a-49a1-a981-3fb86f6da3e1
  2nd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd697880-b4cc-4590-8fe6-e9f4dad19b10
  Expressions of Interest
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5003ced-a474-42e4-bb82-670b72c263df
  EOI Form

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