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title: "Technical Education Learner Survey"
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# Technical Education Learner Survey

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c57e160b-2f2f-4a35-8054-19cf08dfaae9

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## Summary

The Department for Education in the United Kingdom is conducting a procurement process titled "Technical Education Learner Survey." This initiative, classified under research and development services, seeks to gather insights through a set of comprehensive surveys from 2021 to 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender was originally published on 20th October 2020, with a deadline for expressions of interest set at 23:59 on 6th November 2020. The contract period will commence on 25th January 2021 and conclude on 27th December 2024. The total value of the contract is £900,000, with a minimum value of £500,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and consultancy services, especially those proficient in educational assessments and surveys. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector organisations (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract due to its inclusive eligibility criteria. Engaging with this tender can enhance their portfolios, establish valuable partnerships, and support the evaluation of technical education reforms, ultimately contributing to their business growth.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought to design, deliver, and analyse a set of closely related surveys from 2021 to 2024 which will inform the evaluation of Technical Education reforms: Three-wave longitudinal survey with the first two cohorts of T Level learners; Two-wave longitudinal survey with one cohort of A Level and vocational Level 2 and 3 learners to provide a non-T Level comparator group; One-wave survey of early Transition Programme learner cohorts; Two-wave longitudinal survey of a cohort of pre-reform Higher Technical Education learners; Two-wave longitudinal survey of a cohort of Institutes of Technology learners. This survey will capture learner characteristics, course perceptions and experiences, and short-term outcomes. Update 28/10 - T&Cs added and update to timing section of TELS EOI Additional information: Deadline for expressions of interest: 23:59 on 6th November 2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a0ec5e-adb0-4fdb-a361-3669e664ddc5 |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £793,177 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | NATCEN; NATCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2021 at 09:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a0ec5e-adb0-4fdb-a361-3669e664ddc5
- 16 Jun 2021 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a0ec5e-adb0-4fdb-a361-3669e664ddc5
- 28 Oct 2020 at 15:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/211d1d9f-9aa0-461b-9c59-5ece33fcdb7c
- 20 Oct 2020 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/211d1d9f-9aa0-461b-9c59-5ece33fcdb7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a0ec5e-adb0-4fdb-a361-3669e664ddc5
  16th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/211d1d9f-9aa0-461b-9c59-5ece33fcdb7c
  28th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6c86353-6ccd-4ecc-aa2e-f23d344d3ac4
  Expression of Interest (EOI)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b68efbf0-c917-4a03-992b-6401b842f30f
  EOI Form for completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52afafdf-d87e-4205-a4d8-c679c1552b6d
  T&Cs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8cc263e3-6f2b-4dcd-8b42-992c1c4dffa1
  Expression of Interest (EOI)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/0ad495aa-5712-4be4-a852-51cfdab2a683
  Redacted Contract

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