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title: "Evaluation of the UK Futures Programme Competition"
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# Evaluation of the UK Futures Programme Competition

Buyer: UK COMMISSION FOR EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b3526d3-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Commission for Employment and Skills is initiating a tender for the "Evaluation of the UK Futures Programme Competition," classified under survey services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 10:00 on 17 August. This project has a value range between £45,000 and £75,000, inclusive of VAT, and aims to engage services that can commence from 1 September 2015 and run until 31 January 2017. The tender invites applications from any eligible suppliers across the UK, British Overseas Territories, and other specified regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and survey sector, particularly those specialising in social and economic research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the expected focus on innovative evaluation methodologies. Participating in this tender could aid in enhancing reputation and client networks while providing a chance to contribute to important employment initiatives in the UK.

## Notice

Invitation to tender for evaluation of the UK Futures Programme Competition. Please note that the deadline time for UKCES receipt of tenders is 10:00 on 17 August. The contract values of PS45,000 to PS75,000 are including VAT Additional information: Please note that the deadline time for UKCES receipt of tenders is 10:00 on 17 August. The contract values of PS45,000 to PS75,000 are including VAT How to apply UKCES will not discuss this tender with individual suppliers as this could result in unintentionally giving them an unfair advantage. All questions must be submitted by email to tenders@ukces.org.uk prior to the deadline for questions. The response to questions will NOT be sent to individual suppliers, but will be published on Contracts Finder as a document attached to the relevant Opportunity. Any questions submitted after the deadline for questions will not be answered. Submissions should be made by email to tenders@ukces.org.uk by the deadline date and time advertised in the tender document. e-mails should be no greater than 10MB in size, any emails which are bordering on the 10MB size limit MAY NOT reach the Tenders mail box and therefore cannot be considered. All submissions which reach the Tenders mail box will trigger an automated email response confirming receipt. If you do not receive this automated email response your submission has NOT been received and you should contact tenders@ukces.org.uk immediately to discuss the problem. Late submissions will not be considered whatever the cause of the delay. UKCES will not reimburse any costs of preparing an application or for attending an interview.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7569c0c-8a1b-4f24-aaa8-f60b123d6053 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2015 - 31 Jan 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| 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 | UK COMMISSION FOR EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS |
| Locality | WATH UPON DEARNE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S63 5NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Wath |
| Westminster constituency | Rawmarsh and Conisbrough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7569c0c-8a1b-4f24-aaa8-f60b123d6053

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7569c0c-8a1b-4f24-aaa8-f60b123d6053
  24th July 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48a70c47-b844-46df-9ae3-8d4676eb425c
  Annex C
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f82c1e1f-1282-4eeb-9b02-20bae17f5460
  Webinar - Question and answer document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fb75115-b512-4c24-b5aa-c80fe72f6640
  Appendix 1 - Costing template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5696071-470f-43ef-b09a-a72979026968
  Annex B
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a1707d9-8ebb-43c7-9949-84bc65a585ed
  Invitation to tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44dfdf99-5363-447d-812b-4437bdc219e4
  Annex A
- https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/838715534087868418
  Webinar
- http://youtu.be/fqcSe2OEbO4
  Webinar video

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