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title: "Research into the Educational Psychologist workforce in England"
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# Research into the Educational Psychologist workforce in England

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1dd62af-445a-40f7-8ba8-78c011523bcf

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## Summary

The Department for Education is conducting a tender titled "Research into the Educational Psychologist workforce in England", which aims to investigate the shortages in the educational psychologist workforce within Local Authorities across England. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage. The tender was published on 25th April 2018, with key deadlines including a deadline for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) set for 5pm on 9th May 2018, and the tender period concluding on 10th May 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 15th June 2018 and will run until 31st October 2018. This opportunity falls within the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category, and it employs an open procurement method below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly those with a focus on educational psychology or related sectors. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community Social Enterprises (VCSEs) would find this tender particularly suitable, as the project seeks to gather insights that may influence future educational reforms. Companies with expertise in workforce analysis and those capable of delivering comprehensive research studies are encouraged to participate, as their contributions will help shape the training provider commissioning model for educational psychologists in England.

## Notice

A research project to examine reported shortages in the Local Authority educational psychologist workforce in England. The findings from this research will inform the Department for Education's consideration of potential future reforms to the educational psychology training provider commissioning model. Please note the deadline for EOIs is 5pm, Wednesday 9th May 2018 Additional information: The deadline for EOIs is 5pm, Wednesday 9th May 2018. The Word Limit for EOIs is 1,000 words

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88712aec-dbcd-440d-a8fe-ebe0fd94051a |
| 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 | 25 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2018 - 31 Oct 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 | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 6HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| 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

- 25 Apr 2018 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88712aec-dbcd-440d-a8fe-ebe0fd94051a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88712aec-dbcd-440d-a8fe-ebe0fd94051a
  25th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9835d698-33b5-440c-af4d-d8f671b96e40
  EOI Advert - DFERPPU 2018/019
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f5213bb-1a97-4852-92fe-6c9ddca0a7c4
  New EOI Form

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