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title: "Discover Teaching User Research (con_6158)"
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# Discover Teaching User Research (con_6158)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-941bad64-de9d-4d6e-ba59-387ed8b6ea6b

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a tender titled "Discover Teaching User Research," focusing on the research and development services sector, specifically aimed at attracting more individuals to the teaching profession through various initiatives. The contract, valued at £35,000, was awarded to Farsight Consulting and had a contract period from 24th February 2020 to 19th April 2020. This procurement process was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 17th February 2020 in England.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide user research services and consultancy. Businesses with expertise in educational research, user engagement, and development of educational initiatives will find this procurement particularly relevant. Successful suppliers in similar tenders may benefit from further engagement with the Department for Education, enhancing their growth potential in the education sector.

## Notice

To undertake user research as part of a project to test two potential initiatives to attract more people into the teaching profession: a) referral scheme for teachers and b) promoting teaching to those working with young people

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab4244e9-a819-4807-8779-74201f5e73e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2020 - 19 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARSIGHT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2021 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab4244e9-a819-4807-8779-74201f5e73e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab4244e9-a819-4807-8779-74201f5e73e2
  18th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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