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title: "Research with Graduates of Low Returns subjects"
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# Research with Graduates of Low Returns subjects

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5d9eba7-d7e4-47e5-a06a-5d72f81843cf

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Research with Graduates of Low Returns subjects" was initiated by the Department for Education, located in London, England. It falls under the research and development services category, with an open procurement method, and is currently at the award stage. The tender period ended on 19th September 2018, while the contract period is set from 4th December 2018 to 31st December 2019. The awarded contract has a value of £59,254.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in research and development, particularly those focusing on educational outcomes and labour market analysis. Businesses that engage in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, especially voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. By exploring the experiences of graduates from low-return subjects, successful bidders can contribute to valuable insights for policymakers and educational institutions, thereby fostering business growth in the education sector.

## Notice

There are 6 broad questions for the research to cover: 1. What types of jobs do graduates of low-return subjects go into? 2. Beyond the salary they currently earn, or can expect to earn, in their current career what other measures of career success exist for graduates? 3. To what extent does the prospect of having a low salary job 'matter' to graduates of low-return subjects? 4. How did graduates of low-return return subjects make the choice about which subject to study? 5. How satisfied are graduates of low-return subjects with their careers? What are their general levels of wellbeing? 6. What lessons can we draw about the wider value that graduates of low-return subjects bring to the economy and society? Comparisons to be made between graduates from low-return subjects and other subjects, and between graduates and non-graduates employed in low-return subjects industries/roles where possible. Research activities to include: * Literature review. * Secondary analysis of relevant surveys - Futuretrack, Labour Force Survey, Destination of Leavers of Higher Education (Longitudinal) and others as proposed by contractor. * Qualitative research with graduates from low-return subjects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d85e91e-7c01-4c4c-bb31-194a7844ea86 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,254 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2019 at 09:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d85e91e-7c01-4c4c-bb31-194a7844ea86
- 1 Feb 2019 at 12:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d85e91e-7c01-4c4c-bb31-194a7844ea86
- 20 Dec 2018 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d85e91e-7c01-4c4c-bb31-194a7844ea86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d85e91e-7c01-4c4c-bb31-194a7844ea86
  6th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21ba1d9e-849e-4582-a374-a576f9ad39bf
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72bf535f-887a-4319-9cba-07c0475ae3d8
  Variation 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8cd0949f-af2c-438a-b7a9-355a8d9ec75a
  Variation 2

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