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title: "Survey on Perceptions of Vocational and Technical Qualifications and Assessments"
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# Survey on Perceptions of Vocational and Technical Qualifications and Assessments

Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d41c4245-e5f5-4048-81d8-8f588ddc929b

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## Summary

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "Survey on Perceptions of Vocational and Technical Qualifications and Assessments." This opportunity falls under the research and development services industry, specifically focusing on research services. The procurement process is in the active tendering stage, with submission deadlines set for 26th November 2019. The contract, valued between £40,000 and £60,000, is expected to commence on 4th December 2019 and will last until 3rd December 2021. The contract will be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, via an open procedure procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and data analysis services. Companies that excel in designing surveys, sampling methodologies, and data interpretation would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can notably benefit from this opportunity, as Ofqual is open to proposals from businesses of various sizes, fostering an inclusive environment for competition that may help support their growth and development in the public sector.

## Notice

Ofqual would like to appoint a supplier to carry out a survey on Perceptions of Vocational and Technical Qualifications and Assessments. The supplier will be required to undertake the design and testing of the questionnaire, design and approach to sampling, recruit the sample, collect relevant data, carry out data analysis and write an appropriate report of the findings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f681fa15-bf2d-49db-b4c9-432c104f38e1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2019 - 3 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | CV1 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f681fa15-bf2d-49db-b4c9-432c104f38e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f681fa15-bf2d-49db-b4c9-432c104f38e1
  6th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV158598
  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

## Provenance

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