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title: "OF525 Employer Surveying"
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buyer: "OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)"
published: "2016-12-16"
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# OF525 Employer Surveying

Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d410af22-bebe-450d-b5ce-da7fcb6af497

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## Summary

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is seeking suppliers through an open tender designated as "OF525 Employer Surveying." This procurement is classified under the services industry, specifically focusing on market research and economic analysis. The tender is active and is expected to conclude on 9th January 2017, with the resulting contract projected to start on 16th January 2017 and run until 10th May 2017. The surveying aims to gather insights from employers regarding the use of various qualifications and assessments, particularly through two surveys and a detailed follow-up, based in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with a total budget of £30,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in market research services. Companies capable of performing comprehensive surveys and engaging with recruitment and training professionals will be particularly well-suited to participate in this process. The combination of quantitative and qualitative research components offers a chance for businesses to showcase their expertise and potentially expand their footprint in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

To obtain a supplier to undertake employer surveying and reporting in early 2017. The surveying will identify the views and uses of different groups of qualifications and assessments by employers. It is intended that those surveyed will be senior staff involved in recruitment and/or training within their organisation. There are three components to the activity - two surveys, and reporting. 1. longitudinal telephone survey of employers 2. in depth follow-up discussions with individuals included in the initial telephone survey who give either very positive or negative responses 3. Combined single report

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316f8084-4e9a-49fb-8109-83deab9bdf24 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2017 - 10 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | CV5 6UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Earlsdon |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2016 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316f8084-4e9a-49fb-8109-83deab9bdf24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316f8084-4e9a-49fb-8109-83deab9bdf24
  16th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC136233
  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

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