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title: "Impact and Process Evaluation of T Levels Employer Support Fund pilot in 19/20"
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# Impact and Process Evaluation of T Levels Employer Support Fund pilot in 19/20

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2db5937-471e-41fc-b621-f5b96b22be7d

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## Summary

The Department for Education in Sheffield is seeking a contractor for the "Impact and Process Evaluation of T Levels Employer Support Fund pilot in 19/20." This public procurement opportunity falls within the research and development services industry category, and it is currently at the Award stage. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold. The deadline for expressing interest in this tender was 5pm on 10th July 2019, with the contract period running from 2nd September 2019 to 30th October 2020.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and consulting services. Businesses with expertise in impact assessments, particularly those familiar with educational funding and employer support schemes, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in such evaluations can enhance the credibility and capacity of businesses while contributing valuable insights into the effectiveness of funding initiatives for industry placements.

## Notice

A contractor is sought to undertake an impact and process evaluation of T Levels Employer Support Fund pilot in 19/20 The aims of the evaluation are to: * Test the impact of the pilot funding on industry placements and * Understand whether there is a need for future employer financial support to enable placements to happen at scale and how to best deploy this funding. THE DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSING AN INTEREST IS 5PM ON WED 10TH JULY 2019 Additional information: There is a 1,000 word limit for Expressions of Interest

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe299232-6c99-48c6-8dd5-a1a8558211fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2019 - 30 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,250 |
| 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 | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe299232-6c99-48c6-8dd5-a1a8558211fd
- 24 Jun 2019 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b458e0a7-faa2-4bbf-8371-7d711d89457c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe299232-6c99-48c6-8dd5-a1a8558211fd
  10th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b458e0a7-faa2-4bbf-8371-7d711d89457c
  24th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7e58b8f-3f05-4281-b3cc-5e58c8390331
  EOI Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6b2b82e-c0a1-4ebe-915b-89e3b4bafc36
  EOI Advert Employer Support Fund Evaluation

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