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title: "Research into the Educational Psychologist workforce in England"
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# Research into the Educational Psychologist workforce in England

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d259f7d8-0e04-4063-b21a-f2ca894fe425

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## Summary

The procurement process for the research project titled "Research into the Educational Psychologist workforce in England" was initiated by the Department for Education, based in Nottingham, England. The project aims to examine reported shortages in the Local Authority educational psychologist workforce. This tender falls under the category of research and development services and consultancy, using an open procurement method with a deadline for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) set for 5pm on 9th May 2018. The contract period is scheduled to commence from 15th June 2018 to 31st October 2018.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational research and consultancy, particularly those interested in addressing workforce challenges within public services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate and offer innovative solutions based on their expertise. The insights generated from this research will directly influence future reforms in educational psychology training, making this an appealing opportunity for consultancy firms that operate within the education sector.

## Notice

A research project to examine reported shortages in the Local Authority educational psychologist workforce in England. The findings from this research will inform the Department for Education's consideration of potential future reforms to the educational psychology training provider commissioning model. Please note the deadline for EOIs is 5pm, Wednesday 9th May 2018 Additional information: The deadline for EOIs is 5pm, Wednesday 9th May 2018. The Word Limit for EOIs is 1,000 words

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb7ea0d-0a38-4d02-8ae0-d3719926129c |
| 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 | 11 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2018 - 12 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,684 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 6HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

- 11 Apr 2019 at 12:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb7ea0d-0a38-4d02-8ae0-d3719926129c
- 15 Mar 2019 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb7ea0d-0a38-4d02-8ae0-d3719926129c
- 15 Mar 2019 at 16:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88712aec-dbcd-440d-a8fe-ebe0fd94051a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb7ea0d-0a38-4d02-8ae0-d3719926129c
  11th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88712aec-dbcd-440d-a8fe-ebe0fd94051a
  15th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9835d698-33b5-440c-af4d-d8f671b96e40
  EOI Advert - DFERPPU 2018/019
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f5213bb-1a97-4852-92fe-6c9ddca0a7c4
  New EOI Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/718042b2-55c2-459e-a442-910f9608d737
  Redacted Contract DFERPPU2018009

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