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title: "USER INSIGHT, POST-16 CHOICES"
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# USER INSIGHT, POST-16 CHOICES

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0b86cba-9e5a-4897-97e9-0779bd692822

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "USER INSIGHT, POST-16 CHOICES" was undertaken by the Department For Education, focusing on research and development services. This project aims to analyse how young people make educational decisions post-16 and improve the advice and application systems available to them. The contract, valued at £70,525, has reached the Award stage and was active from 14 March 2017 to 17 June 2017, with the tender period concluding on 24 February 2017.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational research and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement process. By participating, these businesses can leverage their expertise to enhance educational pathways for young people, potentially leading to increased recognition and further opportunities within the education sector.

## Notice

DfE has commissioned a research project to examine how young people make educational choices post-16 and what information they use. The supplier is contracted to provide a report looking at how, from a user perspective, the advice and application systems surrounding the post-16 transition can be improved for all learners following all transition routes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd43c31-f70b-47e6-9e20-348ac93c92d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2017 - 17 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,525 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,525 |
| 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 | CFE RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2017 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd43c31-f70b-47e6-9e20-348ac93c92d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd43c31-f70b-47e6-9e20-348ac93c92d0
  16th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b66ace42-ab86-4378-827d-95f25cd106fc
  Contract

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