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title: "Men & Boys - Qualitative Research to Inform A New Engagement Framework"
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# Men & Boys - Qualitative Research to Inform A New Engagement Framework

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb7fc92d-9e01-4b94-bbd6-a81389760065

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## Summary

The Department for Education, through the Government Equalities Office, is issuing a tender titled "Men & Boys - Qualitative Research to Inform A New Engagement Framework." This initiative falls under the research and development services category and is located in Manchester, England. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with expressions of interest (EOIs) due by noon on Friday, 4th January 2019. The contract value is estimated at £30,000, and the contract is set to commence on 25th January 2019 and conclude on 30th October 2019. This is an open procurement method, characterised as an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in qualitative research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in addressing harmful gender norms and developing engagement frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their unique insights can offer fresh perspectives in this critical area of social research. Competing firms should be prepared to deliver innovative and impactful strategies that support practitioners working with men and boys on issues surrounding violence against women and girls.

## Notice

The Government Equalities Office (GEO) is seeking a contractor to (a) deliver qualitative research that will consolidate existing knowledge of what works to engage men and boys on issues around harmful gender norms, including in relation to reducing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), and (b) apply this knowledge to create an engagement framework that will support practitioners. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF EOIs: 12 NOON on FRIDAY 4th JANUARY 2019 Additional information: Submitted EOIs should be no more than 1,500 words in length

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd108c12-9808-4f9a-b470-31cc081ce140 |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2019 - 30 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester 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

- 11 Dec 2018 at 11:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd108c12-9808-4f9a-b470-31cc081ce140

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd108c12-9808-4f9a-b470-31cc081ce140
  11th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36f5d6a7-d538-4c7f-a370-86427192ccb9
  EOI Advert GEO
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d045167-ae34-4474-8426-77e92cc7b104
  EOI Form GEO

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