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title: "Strategic School Improvement Fund - Evaluation"
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# Strategic School Improvement Fund - Evaluation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfdc5885-0db7-4453-b3b4-389f19272086

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for the evaluation of the Strategic School Improvement Fund through a public tender titled "Strategic School Improvement Fund - Evaluation." This project falls under the research and development services category, and the procurement is currently in the award stage following a recently completed tender period, which ended on 17 August 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 25 September 2017 and conclude on 31 August 2018, with a total budget allocation of £1,390,695. Interested organisations should direct inquiries to Evaluation.COLLEGE@education.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and consultancy services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with expertise in educational evaluation and impact assessment are ideally positioned to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their portfolio and contributing positively to the UK's educational landscape.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought for a process, impact, and an economic evaluation of the Strategic School Improvement Fund (SSIF) and the activities funded by it. See 'Attachments' for full description. Additional information: Complete and expression of interest form (see links) and return to Evaluation.COLLEGE@education.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64b13d01-e694-4e6b-aca9-939f712525b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,390,695 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECORYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 16:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64b13d01-e694-4e6b-aca9-939f712525b0
- 2 Aug 2017 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc4108e-ef14-459c-88b9-eb3df17a6f7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64b13d01-e694-4e6b-aca9-939f712525b0
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc4108e-ef14-459c-88b9-eb3df17a6f7f
  2nd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/853e9649-ec3e-4606-accf-68cda94cc2a4
  Description
- https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/351361/EOI-template_v1-3.odt
  Expression of interest form

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