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title: "Quantitative research on occupational downgrading"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2018-05-10"
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# Quantitative research on occupational downgrading

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ef704c0-9743-4a35-ba75-572c26249afb

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## Summary

The Department for Education in the United Kingdom is currently planning a public procurement contract titled "Quantitative research on occupational downgrading." This contract falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and is aimed at delivering key insights into gender equality in the workplace. The deadline for expressions of interest is set for 5pm on 23rd May 2018, with the engagement end date being 24th May 2018. Interested contractors are encouraged to review relevant documents, including an early engagement notice and an expression of interest form, both available online.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research and development consultancy services, particularly those focused on gender equality and workplace dynamics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender, as there is an explicit encouragement for their participation. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in quantitative research methodologies, alongside a commitment to advancing gender equality, will find this contract to be a potentially valuable avenue for growth and collaboration with a government entity.

## Notice

The Government Equalities Office (GEO) is seeking contractors (or a single contractor) to deliver three pieces of research relating to gender equality in the workplace. This EOI relates to one of those projects: quantitative research on occupational downgrading. Additional information: Deadline for EOI's is 5pm on 23rd May 2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c63ed31-126c-4cdd-8eb5-a849e70e2ee5 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 May 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 May 2018 at 13:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c63ed31-126c-4cdd-8eb5-a849e70e2ee5
- 10 May 2018 at 13:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91da1cbb-f02d-4915-9f9d-46b39e41b57d
- 10 May 2018 at 13:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91da1cbb-f02d-4915-9f9d-46b39e41b57d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c63ed31-126c-4cdd-8eb5-a849e70e2ee5
  10th May 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91da1cbb-f02d-4915-9f9d-46b39e41b57d
  10th May 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be9a81c3-f5eb-444c-990d-b518f8e19c87
  Expression of Interest EOI
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57cdf00e-9da8-4a8b-aa10-b8a8d113a91e
  Expression of Interest Form

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