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title: "Evidence Synthesis in Further Education and Adult Skills"
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# Evidence Synthesis in Further Education and Adult Skills

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8316efe-c208-404d-ba03-0517292b72f5

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## Summary

The Department for Education is currently inviting proposals for a tender titled "Evidence Synthesis in Further Education and Adult Skills." This procurement falls within the social work and related services category, focusing on evidence synthesis to enhance attainment for disadvantaged students in the Further Education and Adult Skills sector. The tender period is set to close on 3rd May 2019, with the contract anticipated to run from 3rd June 2019 to 30th October 2019. The project has a total value of £50,000 and is being conducted through an open procurement method, signifying an accessible application process for all interested parties.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to contribute to impactful research that aims to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged students. Businesses specialising in educational research, data analysis, or social mobility strategies will find this procurement particularly relevant, allowing them to leverage their expertise to inform practices that can effectively reduce the attainment gap in the UK education system.

## Notice

There The Social Mobility Commission is inviting proposals to synthesize the evidence base of 'what works' to improve attainment for disadvantaged students in the Further Education and Adult Skills sector. This research forms part of the Social Mobility Commission's role to produce relevant research that provides new data and insights on social mobility in the UK. See Attachments for full description.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/086828ea-0e4d-43a2-a021-f89149264c2e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 30 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2019 at 11:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/086828ea-0e4d-43a2-a021-f89149264c2e
- 8 Apr 2019 at 15:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/086828ea-0e4d-43a2-a021-f89149264c2e
- 8 Apr 2019 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/086828ea-0e4d-43a2-a021-f89149264c2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/086828ea-0e4d-43a2-a021-f89149264c2e
  26th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba969269-9253-4f32-b7ef-cc80fbeab488
  Invitation to tender letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94c76a6c-11cd-4f48-97d4-978b1cfded78
  Description
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73aa6754-5733-49f7-a95b-20bc073d0570
  Clarifications

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