--- title: "Evaluation of the Summer Reading Challenge" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b586e87-fdf2-4997-9c5c-3c0419b55510" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b586e87-fdf2-4997-9c5c-3c0419b55510" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b586e87-fdf2-4997-9c5c-3c0419b55510.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b586e87-fdf2-4997-9c5c-3c0419b55510.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE READING AGENCY" published: "2018-12-19" --- # Evaluation of the Summer Reading Challenge Buyer: THE READING AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b586e87-fdf2-4997-9c5c-3c0419b55510 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b586e87-fdf2-4997-9c5c-3c0419b55510) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b586e87-fdf2-4997-9c5c-3c0419b55510.json) ## Summary The Reading Agency is inviting tenders for the evaluation of the Summer Reading Challenge, a project aimed at assessing its impact on children's reading skills and enjoyment, with a particular focus on reducing 'summer slide'. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender is currently at the active stage, with a submission deadline of 17:00 on 21 January 2019. The contract is expected to begin on 11 February 2019 and continue until 28 February 2020, with a total budget of £65,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below threshold, allowing a wider range of bidders to participate. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in mixed-methods research, particularly those with expertise in children's literature and educational engagement. Companies that can demonstrate experience in conducting both qualitative and quantitative research related to reading and educational activities will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The involvement of organisations in the education sector, libraries, and community engagement initiatives is especially relevant, making this an attractive prospect for SMEs focused on research and educational services. ## Notice Tenders are invited for an external evaluation of the Summer Reading Challenge. The Reading Agency, in partnership with the Association of Senior Children's and Education Librarians (ASCEL) and Libraries Connected, has been awarded a grant from the Arts Council England to conduct this evaluation. * The primary aim is to evaluate the impact of the Summer Reading Challenge on the 'summer slide' in relation to both reading skills and reading enjoyment. * A secondary aim is to explore the role a public library-based reading activity like the Summer Reading Challenge can have on building wider school and family engagement with reading. * If the Challenge is found to have a demonstrable effect on the summer slide, this would provide firm evidence to help support the maintenance and growth of the Challenge, as well as to highlight its role in aiding the reading for pleasure element of the English Key Stage 1 and 2 curricula. It is envisaged that the project will require both qualitative and quantitative research; as such, we are looking for a research partner with experience in mixed-methods research and expertise in the field of children's reading for pleasure. Details for submission can be found within the attached invitation to tender. *The deadline for submissions is 17.00 on 21 January 2019.* ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d775a777-d7ad-4d91-b1ba-135923a62bac | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Feb 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000 | | 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 | THE READING AGENCY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC1R 3GA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Clerkenwell | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | 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 - 19 Dec 2018 at 17:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d775a777-d7ad-4d91-b1ba-135923a62bac ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d775a777-d7ad-4d91-b1ba-135923a62bac 19th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86767531-2546-40b0-9f4a-76b170c2abdd Invitation to Tender: Summer Reading Challenge Evaluation ## Notice URLs - http://readingagency.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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