--- title: "Alternative Provision Innovation Fund - evaluation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a1f38645-f41b-46ae-aa73-74b3e26ac204" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1f38645-f41b-46ae-aa73-74b3e26ac204" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1f38645-f41b-46ae-aa73-74b3e26ac204.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1f38645-f41b-46ae-aa73-74b3e26ac204.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2019-03-04" --- # Alternative Provision Innovation Fund - evaluation Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1f38645-f41b-46ae-aa73-74b3e26ac204 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1f38645-f41b-46ae-aa73-74b3e26ac204) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1f38645-f41b-46ae-aa73-74b3e26ac204.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently involved in the procurement process for the "Alternative Provision Innovation Fund - evaluation," a project classified under research and development consultancy services (CPV code 73200000). The tender period for this opportunity concluded on 4 April 2018, and the associated contract is active, running from 28 May 2018 until 31 October 2020. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating a focus on inclusivity in the bidding process. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and evaluation services, particularly those with experience in educational settings or social interventions. Companies able to offer innovative methodologies for assessing project outcomes and demonstrating effective implementation will be well-suited to compete. Participation in this project can facilitate business growth by showcasing expertise and establishing partnerships within the education sector, contributing to the wider goal of improving educational facilities and services. ## Notice The Department for Education is seeking Expressions of Interest for a process and outcomes evaluation of the new Alternative Provision Innovation Fund. The evaluator shall work with funded projects to examine how they are being implemented, whether outcomes are being achieved, where improvements could be made, and how transferable the project is to other settings. It will also seek to examine any unintended consequences stemming from the projects. The evaluation shall assess outcomes at both a project and thematic level. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d79ed13e-57ca-44bf-8859-a82a98f5ce05 | | 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 | 4 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Aug 2018 | | Contract period | 6 Aug 2018 - 30 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £283,140 | | 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 | ECORYS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 4 Mar 2019 at 10:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d79ed13e-57ca-44bf-8859-a82a98f5ce05 - 15 Feb 2019 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d79ed13e-57ca-44bf-8859-a82a98f5ce05 - 20 Mar 2018 at 16:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f86f14d3-1a03-4b25-b128-f60d1d9970de - 19 Mar 2018 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f86f14d3-1a03-4b25-b128-f60d1d9970de ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d79ed13e-57ca-44bf-8859-a82a98f5ce05 4th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f86f14d3-1a03-4b25-b128-f60d1d9970de 20th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b647ccc-2f76-4feb-9d9c-6a02dbdde13d Expression of Interest - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/984914e4-9937-48dc-8f8b-4a448ed4a41a Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73fb3108-6097-47df-b0b5-e3ebdfd7744f Expression of Interest - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b451315e-60bd-4183-817f-dc7cf4e07f26 APIF Contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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