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title: "Evaluation of the Phased Maths Bursaries"
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# Evaluation of the Phased Maths Bursaries

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8d00c90-9f9d-4e83-85d4-35f087417f9d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Evaluation of the Phased Maths Bursaries" is conducted by the Department For Education, based in Sheffield, England. This tender falls within the research and development services category under the CPV classification. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for participation by any interested party. The tender phase concluded on 22nd February 2018, with the awarded contract, valued at £200,000, effective from 23rd May 2018 and ending on 25th August 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational assessments, research consultancy, and evaluation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to engage with this procurement, as the requirements entail conducting surveys and interviews to evaluate the impact of the bursary scheme on recruitment and retention of new maths teachers. Companies that can demonstrate strong qualitative and quantitative analysis capabilities will be particularly competitive in this process.

## Notice

Inception and scoping * Up to five scoping interviews * Rapid review of programme documentation * Design of evaluation framework to guide evaluation activity Survey of potential trainees * A survey to assess awareness and understanding of the scheme with those registered on the Get into Teaching (GiT) or UCAS Media who have expressed an interest in teacher training in the eligible subjects in September 2018. Survey of trainees * A survey to assess awareness and understanding of the scheme with teacher trainees, using sample from the Database of Qualified Teachers (DQT) in eligible subjects. Survey of teachers who have expressed an interest in the scheme * A survey to assess awareness and understanding of the scheme with teachers who have completed the Department's form expressing an interest in the scheme prior to its launch. This will include an assessment of how many teachers who have completed the form are eligible. Survey of qualified teachers in pilot areas * A survey to assess awareness and understanding of, and intention to participate in, the scheme with teachers teaching eligible subjects. The survey will be disseminated to all 474 secondary schools in the Pilot areas. Survey of qualified teachers in non-pilot areas * A survey will be sent to teachers teaching eligible subjects in 10 areas adjacent to the pilot areas. This survey will capture awareness and understanding, and the influence of the scheme on neighbouring areas (for example, in terms of teacher mobility). The survey will be disseminated to all secondary schools in the agreed non-pilot areas, asking them to send to teachers of relevant subjects. School leaders * Telephone depth interviews with schools leaders. The purpose is to understand how the scheme is being understood and received; whether or not it is influencing recruitment and retention rates and how the scheme could be improved. Qualitative interviews * Telephone depth interviews will be undertaken with Get into Teaching registrants, trainees, eligible teachers who are participating and eligible teachers who are not participating. The sample for each group will be developed from re-contact details collected through the online surveys with the groups. Analysis * Ongoing analysis of quantitative data captured through surveys, including descriptive, inferential and multivariate statistical analysis and presentation of data. * Ongoing analysis of qualitative data analysis captured through depth interviews including construction of a coding frame in Nvivo software. * The DfE will be conducting internal analysis of quantitative data used to assess the impact on recruitment and retention, and we will use these findings as part of our analysis in the annual reports. Expressions of interest are sought to conduct an evaluation of the phased bursaries for new maths teachers. Full details are provided in the attached expression of interest. Additional information: The deadline for EOIs is 12 noon Thursday 22nd February 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cd52a09-9d15-4a59-a9f7-a4960bae216a |
| 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 | 15 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 May 2018 - 25 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 2JF |
| 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 | CFE (RESEARCH AND CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2020 at 09:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cd52a09-9d15-4a59-a9f7-a4960bae216a
- 15 Jun 2020 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cd52a09-9d15-4a59-a9f7-a4960bae216a
- 8 Feb 2018 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa147fb-57e0-4787-b3c2-d5519e109001

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cd52a09-9d15-4a59-a9f7-a4960bae216a
  15th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa147fb-57e0-4787-b3c2-d5519e109001
  8th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a47eff07-a6e8-4354-9364-6bd8f79978e0
  EOI Advert - DFERPPU 2017/093
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/faad2d27-1e11-43d1-b43b-e6df02279d9d
  New EOI form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ef74e9c-2f6a-4789-ac3f-9c0ba3c47590
  Redacted Contract DFERPPU 2017/093

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