--- title: "Alternative Provision Market Analysis" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9cae5fd0-42c4-486a-8015-242625570832" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cae5fd0-42c4-486a-8015-242625570832" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cae5fd0-42c4-486a-8015-242625570832.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cae5fd0-42c4-486a-8015-242625570832.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-03-28" --- # Alternative Provision Market Analysis Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cae5fd0-42c4-486a-8015-242625570832 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cae5fd0-42c4-486a-8015-242625570832) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cae5fd0-42c4-486a-8015-242625570832.json) ## Summary The Department for Education, based in London, is conducting a tender for the project titled "Alternative Provision Market Analysis." This initiative falls within the research and development services category and aims to explore the existing market for alternative provision, including an analysis of supply, demand, and market effectiveness. The tender process is currently in the award stage, with the final date for expressions of interest having passed on 6th November 2017. The contract period is set to begin on 1st December 2017 and will last until 31st July 2018, with a total contract value of £100,480. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research, consultancy, and market analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the project seeks insights that can enhance strategic practices within local authorities. Participating firms can contribute to shaping future provisions in education, driving potential growth through impactful research that addresses key operational challenges encountered in the sector. ## Notice Expressions of interest are sought for research into the existent market for alternative provision. The service will include investigation into the supply of, and demand for AP, as well as the current effectiveness and efficiency of the market. The methodology is comprised of three stages: first, focus groups will assist the development of a national survey(s). Second, the national survey(s) will need to be issued to local authorities, with the responsibility of preparing local authorities with the contractor. Finally, visits to local authorities will need to be carried out in order to uncover the strategic and operational issues faced. The word limit on this Expression of Interest is 1500 words. This project sits alongside "Current Practice in Alternative Provision" for which the department also invites Expressions of Interest. "DFERPPU/2017/024" ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6c202ac-b5d4-45ca-8e89-4791d6e24fdb | | 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 | 28 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Dec 2017 | | Contract period | 16 Jan 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £100,480 | | 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 | ISOS PARTNERSHIP (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Mar 2018 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6c202ac-b5d4-45ca-8e89-4791d6e24fdb - 25 Oct 2017 at 09:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183aa7c6-829d-43e8-ab70-ca038adf4096 - 23 Oct 2017 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183aa7c6-829d-43e8-ab70-ca038adf4096 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6c202ac-b5d4-45ca-8e89-4791d6e24fdb 28th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183aa7c6-829d-43e8-ab70-ca038adf4096 25th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7bc66d0f-e580-4f1b-ad1a-96c24c640b49 EOI - Alternative Provision Market Analysis - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8562eadb-d8f0-4448-85c1-84d13c4c294b EOI Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ae5e097-e8b3-4a71-be48-c4005c6a6bcd EOI - Alternative Provision Market Analysis - 25 Oct - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/90d1e363-6b27-431e-8e75-6a7f2f5c83b1 Signed contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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