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title: "Opportunity Areas - Place-Based Evaluation"
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# Opportunity Areas - Place-Based Evaluation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a94e60fe-43de-4661-9631-38aae56fecba

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## Summary

The Department For Education is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "Opportunity Areas - Place-Based Evaluation." This initiative falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category, and has a revised indicative contract value of £500,000 in GBP. The procurement process is at the open tender stage, with the deadline for the submission of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) set for 17:00 on Tuesday, 3rd September 2019. The tender period is open until 4th September 2019, with the contract anticipated to commence on 25th October 2019 and conclude by 31st March 2021. The evaluation will target qualitative research across 12 designated Opportunity Areas in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in qualitative research methodologies, educational interventions, and place-based strategies would be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Engaging in this evaluation offers firms a chance to contribute to educational policy development and initiate long-term partnerships with a key governmental department.

## Notice

*** Updated Expression of Interest 30/08/19 *** Revision of indicative contract value. Place-based strand of the Opportunity Areas Evaluation. This evaluation seeks to ascertain the effectiveness of adopting a 'place-based' approach to delivering educational interventions. This will principally involve qualitative research across the 12 Opportunity Areas. THE DEADLINE FOR THE RECEIPT OF EOI's IS 17.00 ON TUESDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER Additional information: The word limit for EOI's is 1,000 words

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2852c40-ada9-4da4-a159-da904f850f8a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2019 at 14:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2852c40-ada9-4da4-a159-da904f850f8a
- 20 Aug 2019 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2852c40-ada9-4da4-a159-da904f850f8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2852c40-ada9-4da4-a159-da904f850f8a
  30th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac0ed623-d794-4955-aedb-ccd10750e5b9
  EOI Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54fe3c64-1521-44fa-967f-736e14754a97
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37e77e3a-67e9-4296-b83f-a2225ec4f10f
  EOI Advert OA Place-based Evaluation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/367f3933-e997-4950-aef0-8d1185102a25
  EOI Advert - OA Place-based Evaluation UPDATED

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