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title: "FE Learners and Apprentices Survey"
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# FE Learners and Apprentices Survey

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da18f900-aa01-4620-9c5b-41713cce8023

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "FE Learners and Apprentices Survey" is conducted by the Department for Education, based in Sheffield, England. This tender, associated with research and development services, seeks expressions of interest to develop and conduct a new survey focusing on Further Education learners and apprentices. The procurement method followed is an open procedure below threshold, and the contract period spans from 10 July 2017 to 31 July 2018. The tender initially closed for submissions on 31 January 2017, with an award date of 7 July 2017, and the total value of the contract stands at £505,344.

This tender presents significant opportunities primarily for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess expertise in policy areas related to education, questionnaire design, and large-scale survey administration. Businesses with a strong background in statistical research, data analysis, and social research methodologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to demonstrate their capabilities while contributing to important educational insights.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought to develop and conduct a new survey of Further Education (FE) Learners and Apprentices to provide robust statistical evidence on their socio-economic characteristics and experiences. Consortium bids that combine experience and expertise in different elements and requirements of the work, e.g. understanding of the policy area and evidence base, questionnaire design, sampling expertise and experience of undertaking large-scale surveys, are welcomed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daa53b29-0a8f-4d64-b0ac-d0cfa6f136f3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £505,344 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TNS UK (TRADING AS KANTAR PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 May 2019 at 12:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daa53b29-0a8f-4d64-b0ac-d0cfa6f136f3
- 5 Mar 2019 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daa53b29-0a8f-4d64-b0ac-d0cfa6f136f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daa53b29-0a8f-4d64-b0ac-d0cfa6f136f3
  23rd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6aa7716f-0654-4233-a64a-ae675596a8f3
  Leaners and Apprentices survey EOI
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc25f53c-b758-4b91-a494-7739e8a0b04c
  FE Learners and Apps Variation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c392e1a-4db9-463a-911b-c82c7e4a9127
  Learners and Apprentices Contract REDACTED

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