--- title: "Evaluation of the Master's Degree Loan" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-90aacc97-7329-408e-a1f5-a4e09bda67ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90aacc97-7329-408e-a1f5-a4e09bda67ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90aacc97-7329-408e-a1f5-a4e09bda67ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90aacc97-7329-408e-a1f5-a4e09bda67ac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2019-05-23" --- # Evaluation of the Master's Degree Loan Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90aacc97-7329-408e-a1f5-a4e09bda67ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90aacc97-7329-408e-a1f5-a4e09bda67ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90aacc97-7329-408e-a1f5-a4e09bda67ac.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Department For Education, located in London, which is seeking evaluations related to the impact of postgraduate master's degree loans through the tender titled "Evaluation of the Master's Degree Loan." The procurement method is classified as an "open procedure" under the services category of research and development services. The initial tender period concluded on 15th August 2017, while the contract, valued at £98,917, commenced on 20th November 2017 and is set to end on 15th November 2018. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research and consultancy fields, particularly those specialising in educational research, data analysis, and qualitative studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, facilitating access to the government market and potentially expanding their project portfolios through this evaluation task. ## Notice Expressions of interest are sought for evaluation of the impact of the postgraduate master's degree loans. This is likely to involve a combination of secondary data analysis of existing data sources, primary quantitative and qualitative research with postgraduate students and a brief on-line survey of institutions. Additional information: Deadline for receipt of expression of interest is 5pm on 15th August 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5c0cd43-ad76-4cd8-87b5-7f2b69a1ce36 | | 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 | 23 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Nov 2017 | | Contract period | 20 Nov 2017 - 15 Nov 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £98,917 | | 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 - 23 May 2019 at 13:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5c0cd43-ad76-4cd8-87b5-7f2b69a1ce36 - 10 Dec 2018 at 14:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5c0cd43-ad76-4cd8-87b5-7f2b69a1ce36 - 10 Dec 2018 at 14:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5c0cd43-ad76-4cd8-87b5-7f2b69a1ce36 - 10 Dec 2018 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5c0cd43-ad76-4cd8-87b5-7f2b69a1ce36 - 10 Dec 2018 at 13:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e64dfb-1906-4012-aee6-4b5b685d75ee - 8 Aug 2017 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e64dfb-1906-4012-aee6-4b5b685d75ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5c0cd43-ad76-4cd8-87b5-7f2b69a1ce36 23rd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e64dfb-1906-4012-aee6-4b5b685d75ee 10th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9f858fd-e54a-4e2a-88fc-a926330ecb86 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/2cb771e9-15bc-4871-85ff-b7ad499837b2 Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/0308752b-2862-4d48-9841-a011811d40e8 Contract variation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a1f495dd-159b-4911-8681-ad2e020ffe62 Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/18fe71cc-bd83-4136-8ce6-392b0c805e65 Contract variation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/727016ee-580b-422b-b370-2f60e90b5c2a Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05d828ea-8c38-43ca-8480-43ac34857528 Contract variation ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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