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title: "Seven aspects of engagement qualitative research"
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# Seven aspects of engagement qualitative research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be43408f-46a5-4b7b-875f-4a773f4aceff

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for a project titled "Seven aspects of engagement qualitative research," which focuses on conducting qualitative interviews and case studies to explore innovative approaches to statutory assessments for pupils under the national curriculum standards. This tender falls under the category of research and development services and is currently at the active tender stage. The submission deadline for expressions of interest is 29th November 2017, with the contract period expected to commence on 1st January 2018 and conclude by 31st August 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, classified as below threshold, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational research and qualitative methodologies. Businesses with expertise in conducting interviews, designing research frameworks, and analysing educational assessments will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this project can enhance their portfolio and potentially lead to further collaborations with the Department for Education and other educational institutions.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought to conduct a two-stage series of qualitative interviews and case studies to investigate the piloting of a new approach to statutory assessment for pupils working below the standard of the national curriculum tests and not engaged in subject-specific learning. Full details are provided in the attached expression of interest. Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1000 words overall. Please do not include website links or references. Anything longer than 1000 words will be disregarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92160dc2-33c5-4af2-8797-701441fe4af3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 15 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| 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

- 15 Nov 2017 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92160dc2-33c5-4af2-8797-701441fe4af3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92160dc2-33c5-4af2-8797-701441fe4af3
  15th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48954c1e-af5a-45e9-9db4-c1418add3d61
  EOI advert - Seven aspects of engagement qualitative research
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/053b7ab3-9297-416a-bb41-342c59d011ed
  New EOI form

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