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title: "Survey on Drivers of choice for Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQ's)"
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# Survey on Drivers of choice for Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQ's)

Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6082bf7-f53d-44b8-ba56-b0eccd90d96c

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) focusing on the study titled "Survey on Drivers of choice for Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQ's)." This research falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the initiative is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 11th March 2019 and concluding on 8th May 2019. The contract is valued at £26,800.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those involved in technical and vocational education. Companies that engage in research consultancy or can provide a statistically representative evidence base regarding vocational qualifications would be well-placed to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this contract particularly suitable, as Ofqual is eager to understand diverse factors influencing educational offerings in various contexts.

## Notice

Ofqual seek to appoint a Contractor to undertake a research study focusing on drivers of choice for vocational and technical qualifications (VTQ'ss) and to provide a statistically representative evidence base around: 1. The reasons centres choose to offer the Vocational and Technical Qualifications that they do for 16-19 year olds 2. The reasons centres choose particular Awarding Organisations for those VTQ's. Ofqual are interested in understanding what the most important factors are and how they are weighted; and whether they differ by type of learner/type of provider/deprivation index of area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c744f5c1-d06a-4a78-a67a-a4d920167407 |
| 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 | 14 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2019 - 8 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,800 |
| 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 | OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YOUGOV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2019 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c744f5c1-d06a-4a78-a67a-a4d920167407

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c744f5c1-d06a-4a78-a67a-a4d920167407
  14th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR156751
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://ofqual.gov.uk

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