--- title: "Governance Investigative Research" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf6a55ea-1e22-4266-8bfe-d1821bfb56a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf6a55ea-1e22-4266-8bfe-d1821bfb56a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf6a55ea-1e22-4266-8bfe-d1821bfb56a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf6a55ea-1e22-4266-8bfe-d1821bfb56a7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2020-01-13" --- # Governance Investigative Research Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf6a55ea-1e22-4266-8bfe-d1821bfb56a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf6a55ea-1e22-4266-8bfe-d1821bfb56a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf6a55ea-1e22-4266-8bfe-d1821bfb56a7.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is conducting a tender titled "Governance Investigative Research," aimed at understanding governance in schools and trusts across England. This project, valued at £200,000, is classified under research and development services. The procurement method is an open procedure with an end date for expressions of interest set for 2nd August 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 2nd September 2019 and conclude on 29th May 2020, with delivery addresses covering a wide range, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational research and consultancy, particularly those with experience in governance practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they are viewed favourably within this procurement. Companies successfully involved in similar research projects or those with a strong background in educational governance are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice *** Updated Expression of Interest 29/07/19 *** Clarification that 1,000 word count excludes references Expressions of interest are sought for an investigative research project into school and trust governance in England. The project aims to establish a better understanding of how schools and trusts are governed; who governs schools and trusts in England; and the extent to which governance practice aligns with the Department for Education's (DfE) six key features of effective governance. THE DEADLINE FOR RETURNING EOI RESPONSES IS 15.00 ON FRIDAY 2nd AUGUST 2019 Additional information: Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1,000 words, excluding references ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c226edf-0b77-4083-b19a-235868a0a6c1 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Nov 2019 | | Contract period | 6 Nov 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £219,269 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH IN ENGLAND AND WALE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Jan 2020 at 11:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c226edf-0b77-4083-b19a-235868a0a6c1 - 26 Nov 2019 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c226edf-0b77-4083-b19a-235868a0a6c1 - 29 Jul 2019 at 11:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b59c2acf-4b84-4a75-971b-30e1605864ea - 19 Jul 2019 at 08:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b59c2acf-4b84-4a75-971b-30e1605864ea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c226edf-0b77-4083-b19a-235868a0a6c1 13th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b59c2acf-4b84-4a75-971b-30e1605864ea 29th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a057ec04-b87a-49f1-9c6f-6569730e63f2 EOI form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/305926b5-96fd-4d31-a89e-8e3fda0d0348 EOI Advert Governance Investigative Research - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cafd3174-0f0c-459d-883c-417991245fe3 UPDATED EOI Advert Governance Investigative Research - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d9bdd74-b14f-45ad-852a-e4f92977b231 Governance Investigative Research Contract REDACTED ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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