--- title: "A Qualitative Investigation of Level 2 and 3 Apprenticeships" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9eb3c8da-8f71-4e07-b5a4-a24cc12e16cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9eb3c8da-8f71-4e07-b5a4-a24cc12e16cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9eb3c8da-8f71-4e07-b5a4-a24cc12e16cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9eb3c8da-8f71-4e07-b5a4-a24cc12e16cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2019-07-18" --- # A Qualitative Investigation of Level 2 and 3 Apprenticeships Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9eb3c8da-8f71-4e07-b5a4-a24cc12e16cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9eb3c8da-8f71-4e07-b5a4-a24cc12e16cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9eb3c8da-8f71-4e07-b5a4-a24cc12e16cc.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for a research contract titled "A Qualitative Investigation of Level 2 and 3 Apprenticeships." This procurement is classified under the research and development services category and falls within an open procedure aimed at services. The tender process concluded on 19th December 2018, with the contract period extending from 1st February 2019 to 31st July 2019. The delivery addresses cover various locations, including the UK and other regions such as the Channel Islands and Europe. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in qualitative research and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in understanding apprenticeship dynamics and educational sector research would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could not only enhance these businesses' portfolios but also strengthen their relationships with public sector authorities. ## Notice Expressions of interest are sought to conduct qualitative research with employers, providers, employer and FE sector bodies and apprentices to improve understanding of the causes and effects of changes to the number of apprenticeship starts at Level 2. The Department is particularly interested to explore how changes at Level 2 interplays with starts at Level 3; identify and explore whether anything can be learnt from exceptions to the overall trend i.e. instances where employers are increasing Level 2 starts; and, identify potential policy responses. DEADLINE FOR TENDER IS: 12noon Tuesday 18th Dec 2018 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc9a6cf-6552-4c7e-849b-04371d4dd09e | | 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 | 18 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Mar 2019 | | Contract period | 13 Mar 2019 - 19 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £69,927 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 2FJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH | ## 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 Jul 2019 at 09:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc9a6cf-6552-4c7e-849b-04371d4dd09e - 11 Jul 2019 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc9a6cf-6552-4c7e-849b-04371d4dd09e - 5 Dec 2018 at 16:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dad8111a-c4c1-41db-9a6e-4aae8b12b659 - 5 Dec 2018 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dad8111a-c4c1-41db-9a6e-4aae8b12b659 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc9a6cf-6552-4c7e-849b-04371d4dd09e 18th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dad8111a-c4c1-41db-9a6e-4aae8b12b659 5th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b603f605-e30a-4e84-aff6-f64e2a344c5b Expression of Interest Form (EOI) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21344b1d-3291-41b1-86bb-8bae06aba39b EOI form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2ba2783-5b62-4df2-8a15-aa60924770fd EOI - A qualitative investigation of Level 2 and 3 Apprenticeships - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bad59700-6c13-4e93-ab6f-82960eca15bd EOI Return form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/acc2f533-39ad-4bce-90a7-6ec10b6cdcac Redacted Contract DFERPPU/2018/066 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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