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title: "Research into the Educational Psychologist workforce in England"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-99535862-596f-4a1e-bbd0-1d7e98baa551"
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# Research into the Educational Psychologist workforce in England

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99535862-596f-4a1e-bbd0-1d7e98baa551

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## Summary

The Department for Education is currently seeking proposals for the tender titled "Research into the Educational Psychologist workforce in England." This research aims to investigate reported shortages in the Local Authority educational psychologist workforce, with findings intended to guide potential reforms to the educational psychology training provider commissioning model. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the deadline for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) set for 5 pm on Wednesday, 4th April 2018. The tender is classified under research and development services with a total contract value of £50,000. The contract period will commence on 18th May 2018 and run until 31st August 2018, and bidding is open to all suppliers under an open procurement methodology that is below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and consultancy services related to education and psychology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement structure is designed to facilitate equitable access. Businesses with expertise in workforce analysis, educational psychology, or related research fields may find this opportunity particularly beneficial for expanding their market presence and contributing to meaningful educational reforms.

## Notice

A research project to examine reported shortages in the Local Authority educational psychologist workforce in England. The findings from this research will inform the Department for Education's consideration of potential future reforms to the educational psychology training provider commissioning model. Deadline for EOIs is 5pm, Wednesday 4th April 2018 Additional information: The deadline for EOIs is 5pm, Wednesday 4th April 2018. The word count limit for EOIs is 1,000 words.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe9658e-bcdf-4575-a424-ca7ed7b1b4c9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 May 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 6HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| 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

- 22 Mar 2018 at 16:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe9658e-bcdf-4575-a424-ca7ed7b1b4c9
- 22 Mar 2018 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe9658e-bcdf-4575-a424-ca7ed7b1b4c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe9658e-bcdf-4575-a424-ca7ed7b1b4c9
  22nd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c732dd67-f7f8-4120-b773-7601bc45fce6
  EOI Advert - DFERPPU 2018009
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d242d21f-2145-41b3-a63f-ebfb08da8f4a
  New EOI Form

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