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title: "Take-up of Free Early Education Entitlements: Investigation"
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# Take-up of Free Early Education Entitlements: Investigation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-943740a2-a32e-49f9-ba85-6332c6fd2cf8

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for a research project titled "Take-up of Free Early Education Entitlements: Investigation." This opportunity falls under the industry category of "Research and development consultancy services" and is located in London. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline for expressions of interest set for noon on January 15, 2018. The contract is expected to commence on February 28, 2018, and conclude by June 29, 2018, utilising an open procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research methodologies, particularly those specialising in educational consultancy and social research. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, charitable, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the project seeks subcontractors capable of designing and conducting a mixed-methods study. Companies that can offer innovative approaches to understanding factors influencing the take-up of early education in London would find this tender particularly relevant for growth and collaboration within the sector.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought for a contractor to conduct a mixed methods study to understand factors affecting take-up of free early education entitlement in London (including issues of supply, awareness and demand), how these relate to other areas in England, and possible ways in which take-up in London might be addressed. The successful bidder will be responsible for designing and conducting a research project aimed at answering agreed upon research questions. Our proposed approach would be to conduct a mixed methods study comprising the following components. However, bidders are free to suggest alternative approaches to the methodology including its mode, sampling frame and other design aspects. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST DEADLINE 12 NOON JANUARY 15th 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d008acc0-44e7-4fc3-aec4-54d89e24bd4b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2018 - 29 Jun 2018 |
| 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 | Active |
| 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

- 22 Dec 2017 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d008acc0-44e7-4fc3-aec4-54d89e24bd4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d008acc0-44e7-4fc3-aec4-54d89e24bd4b
  22nd December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/925ceccd-770e-4ca1-bfb6-aaf707a078ae
  EOI Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bc226e0-eedc-41de-be2e-d762f2c47a0e
  Expression of Interest

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