--- title: "Evaluation of early roll-out of the Early Career Framework full-induction programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b5a0c832-d25e-49a5-b1a7-58f0699ef64e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5a0c832-d25e-49a5-b1a7-58f0699ef64e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5a0c832-d25e-49a5-b1a7-58f0699ef64e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5a0c832-d25e-49a5-b1a7-58f0699ef64e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2019-10-23" --- # Evaluation of early roll-out of the Early Career Framework full-induction programme Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5a0c832-d25e-49a5-b1a7-58f0699ef64e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5a0c832-d25e-49a5-b1a7-58f0699ef64e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5a0c832-d25e-49a5-b1a7-58f0699ef64e.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently conducting a tender for the evaluation of the Early Career Framework full-induction programme, under the title "Evaluation of early roll-out of the Early Career Framework full-induction programme". This initiative falls within the research and development services category, and expressions of interest are required by 23:59 on 18th November 2019. The evaluation aims to inform continuous improvement and planning for a national roll-out, with the contract period expected to run from 11th February 2020 to 30th December 2022. The procurement process is classified as an open procedure and is situated in the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in educational research, process evaluation, and consultancy services. Organisations with strong capabilities in qualitative and quantitative methods, particularly those experienced in conducting surveys, case studies, and interviews within educational settings, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing their potential to contribute meaningfully to the evaluation process. ## Notice Expressions of interest are sought to carry out an evaluation of early roll-out of the Early Career Framework. The evaluation will inform continuous improvement (CI) of early roll-out and the planning and implementation of national roll-out. It is anticipated that a mixed-method approach will be adopted to deliver a process evaluation, case studies and near real-time insights and feedback loops. Aim: To increase potential for the Full-Induction Programme to meet the needs of early career teachers (ECTs), mentors and schools by informing CI during early roll-out and, planning and implementation of national roll-out. To deliver this, the research objectives are to: i. Evaluate approaches used to deliver the Full-Induction Programme by each provider; what works (or not) and why. ii. Evaluate the characteristics, awareness, choices and motivations of eligible schools that engage / do not engage with the Full-Induction Programme during early roll-out. iii. Evaluate the experience and satisfaction of schools, mentors and ECTs who engage with the full-induction programme, contributory factors; what works well/ less well. iv. Understand emerging outcomes for schools, mentors and ECTs and track leading indicators of potential for longer-term retention outcomes for ECTs (self-reported data). v. Provide feedback loops to inform the CI of delivery of early rollout and inform planning, risk management and delivery of national roll-out, and case-stories to communicate operational insights. The full specification will consist of some prescribed method and reporting requirements; and an invitation to bidders to suggest supplementary and/or complementary data collection approaches and reporting to complete the work. The package of evaluation is likely to comprise: - Baseline, mid-point and end-point online surveys with engaged schools, mentor and early career teachers (potentially, with line managers and colleagues); - Case studies; - Desk research and analysis of monitoring information and School Workforce Census; - Qualitative interviews with eligible schools that chose not to engage in ERO; - Mixed-method approaches to understand the experience of engaging with the different delivery models for the ERO full-induction programme; and - Supplementary and/or complementary methods to deliver near real-time insights on operational questions and challenges, and/or themes of interest and leading indicators of benefits or unwanted consequence. This will likely draw on creative research methods, use technology and/or approaches from market research, action learning and action research. At this stage, the expression of evidence of interest does NOT require development of a method. Bidders are asked to demonstrate proficiency in 4 broad areas (see full EOI for details of the assessment criteria): - Subject expertise and its relevance/application to research - Organisational capacity and management skills - Technical experience and ability - Communication skills Additional information: The deadline for receipt of EOI's is 23:59 18th November 2019. The full invitation to tender will only being issued to those organisations deemed to best meet the requirements of the assessment criteria. Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1,000 words. Please find included below a link to the pre-competition survey for this project: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a167c210-1183-44b2-94ac-2323bb2670b7 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2d6bcb-2e36-4fc8-ad27-69d4a935f46a | | 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 | 23 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Feb 2020 - 30 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 23 Oct 2019 at 12:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2d6bcb-2e36-4fc8-ad27-69d4a935f46a - 23 Oct 2019 at 11:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2d6bcb-2e36-4fc8-ad27-69d4a935f46a - 23 Oct 2019 at 11:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2d6bcb-2e36-4fc8-ad27-69d4a935f46a - 22 Oct 2019 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2d6bcb-2e36-4fc8-ad27-69d4a935f46a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2d6bcb-2e36-4fc8-ad27-69d4a935f46a 23rd October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98eaf818-0539-49b9-8612-bfc542fd57b8 Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad1dc990-8d17-4956-8079-e976730c444b EOI Advert - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1512810-dbb8-4c0a-a924-3266dd4820b3 EOI form ## Notice URLs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a167c210-1183-44b2-94ac-2323bb2670b7 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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