--- title: "Survey on Drivers of choice for Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQ's)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c62ac990-b4f3-4a97-a444-7eecb710c082" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c62ac990-b4f3-4a97-a444-7eecb710c082" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c62ac990-b4f3-4a97-a444-7eecb710c082.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c62ac990-b4f3-4a97-a444-7eecb710c082.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)" published: "2019-02-19" --- # Survey on Drivers of choice for Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQ's) Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c62ac990-b4f3-4a97-a444-7eecb710c082 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c62ac990-b4f3-4a97-a444-7eecb710c082) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c62ac990-b4f3-4a97-a444-7eecb710c082.json) ## Summary The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is initiating a procurement process for a project titled "Survey on Drivers of choice for Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQ's)". This tender falls under the category of research and development services, specifically focusing on understanding the factors influencing the selection of VTQs by educational centres for 16-19 year olds. The tender is currently in the open phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 5th March 2019. The contract, valued at approximately £50,000, will be performed in the West Midlands, UK, starting on 11th March 2019 and concluding by 8th May 2019. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in educational studies or vocational training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply, as this procurement process is designed to be inclusive and supportive of diverse supplier participation. Engaging in this project could position businesses as key players in the field of vocational education, allowing them to contribute to the development of qualifications that meet the needs of learners and educational providers. ## Notice Ofqual seek to appoint a Contractor to undertake a research study focusing on drivers of choice for vocational and technical qualifications (VTQ'ss) and to provide a statistically representative evidence base around: 1. The reasons centres choose to offer the Vocational and Technical Qualifications that they do for 16-19 year olds 2. The reasons centres choose particular Awarding Organisations for those VTQ's. Ofqual are interested in understanding what the most important factors are and how they are weighted; and whether they differ by type of learner/type of provider/deprivation index of area. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f43103-4bb2-4a59-b50b-b1b8349587c3 | | 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 | 19 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Mar 2019 - 8 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL) | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 3BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | Sherbourne | | Westminster constituency | Coventry North West | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f43103-4bb2-4a59-b50b-b1b8349587c3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f43103-4bb2-4a59-b50b-b1b8349587c3 19th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB156583 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://ofqual.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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