--- title: "Pre-Employment Programme (PEP) Study" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c6ed5444-1dcf-4683-bfc9-a96c9b7ec331" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c6ed5444-1dcf-4683-bfc9-a96c9b7ec331" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6ed5444-1dcf-4683-bfc9-a96c9b7ec331.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6ed5444-1dcf-4683-bfc9-a96c9b7ec331.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2019-10-14" --- # Pre-Employment Programme (PEP) Study Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6ed5444-1dcf-4683-bfc9-a96c9b7ec331 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c6ed5444-1dcf-4683-bfc9-a96c9b7ec331) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6ed5444-1dcf-4683-bfc9-a96c9b7ec331.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for the "Pre-Employment Programme (PEP) Study" tender, which falls under the research and development services category. The tender is active and will be closing for submissions at 23:59 on Wednesday, 23rd October 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 26th November 2019 and will run until 30th March 2020, with an indicative total value of £85,000. This tender is classified as an open procedure and is intended for various delivery addresses, including the United Kingdom and other regions. This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in research and consultancy services aimed at workforce development, engagement, and training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply, especially those with experience working with disadvantaged youth or delivering non-government-funded employment programmes. By participating in this tender, businesses could enhance their portfolio and foster relationships with government bodies while contributing to crucial social initiatives. ## Notice *** Updated Expression of Interest 14/10/19 *** Increased scope and indicative contract value. A considerable number of non-government organisations and charities look to develop skills, offer work experience, training and advice to all ages, with some specialising in those aged 16-24. Existing evidence suggests a significant proportion of employers offer work experience and/or recruit disadvantaged young people, combining recruitment and corporate responsibility strategies. However, there is little evidence on what strategies and programmes are used, how these are received and the extent that government funding streams are used in combination. Interventions fall into 3 broad categories: engagement (e.g. job fairs or taster days); work experience; and training. This research will provide valuable insight on how employers are using these types of schemes, their motivations and barriers to participation. Findings will provide a better understanding of how employers choose to help and recruit those further from the labour market, separately from government funding and requirements. The aim of this research is to gain a detailed understanding of how and why employers use non-government-funded pre-employment recruitment and training schemes, to outline what factors are important in encouraging employers to engage with and/or recruit disadvantaged young people and what levers are available to policy-makers to influence them. An additional element would including looking to understand why employers use government funded pre-employment schemes, such as traineeships, and their experiences. The deadline for EOI responses is 23.59 on Wednesday 23rd October 2019 Additional information: Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1,000 words ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8371e66-19ab-4dac-8a0a-93d1841fdebe | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 14 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Nov 2019 - 30 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £85,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 2FJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | 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 - 14 Oct 2019 at 12:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8371e66-19ab-4dac-8a0a-93d1841fdebe - 9 Oct 2019 at 12:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8371e66-19ab-4dac-8a0a-93d1841fdebe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8371e66-19ab-4dac-8a0a-93d1841fdebe 14th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68d47892-9d56-4431-a2c0-2496e63d8cce Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45fb9cde-9684-4e81-849b-f962d180b90f EOI Advert PEP Study - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9921a5e1-8b70-40bc-af57-eae1f4ef0c8d EOI form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/088ac6f2-18d8-41c9-95ca-5da6d8ae88ce PEP EOI Advert ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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