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title: "Evaluation of the returner grand fund"
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# Evaluation of the returner grand fund

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbea5429-ddae-4c36-8492-b00faeca8242

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## Summary

The Department for Education is initiating a tender process for the evaluation of the Returner Grant Fund titled "Evaluation of the returner grand fund." This procurement, categorised under research and development consultancy services, is based in the United Kingdom. The open procedure is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 5 PM on 19th December 2017. Successful proposals will support projects aimed at reintegrating individuals returning to work after caregiving, with an anticipated contract period beginning on 2nd February 2018 and concluding on 31st October 2019. The total funding available for this procurement is between £200,000 and £300,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in research or development consultancy to enhance their business portfolio. Companies skilled in evaluating social projects, particularly those focusing on employment reintegration and workforce development, will be well-positioned to compete. The initiative aims to promote collaborative engagements between grant recipients, private sector employers, and training providers, thereby expanding the impact of successful bidders in the community and creating a positive social return on investment.

## Notice

The Government Equalities Office (GEO) is launching a fund to increase opportunities for those seeking to return to work following a period caring for children, relatives or others ("returners"). Twelve to eighteen projects will be commissioned over the twelve month period from March 2018, with grant recipients working with private sector employers and training providers to support returners back into paid employment. All projects will have concluded by the start of April 2019. GEO are seeking expressions of interest for a single Supplier to evaluate these projects. Additional information: DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - 5PM ON FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBER 2017

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b3049c5-0f5f-455c-b80c-f0a6670db374 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2017 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b3049c5-0f5f-455c-b80c-f0a6670db374

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b3049c5-0f5f-455c-b80c-f0a6670db374
  8th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1a0f925-67ee-457f-8364-2dd8a84cf456
  EOI
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04052870-c355-4c50-9acb-03c234d664c7
  EOI Form

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