--- title: "National Schools' Observatory Impact Evaluation Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc0b97ee-d81e-427c-b375-6e42586e9121" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc0b97ee-d81e-427c-b375-6e42586e9121" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc0b97ee-d81e-427c-b375-6e42586e9121.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc0b97ee-d81e-427c-b375-6e42586e9121.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-01-02" --- # National Schools' Observatory Impact Evaluation Tender Buyer: LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc0b97ee-d81e-427c-b375-6e42586e9121 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc0b97ee-d81e-427c-b375-6e42586e9121) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc0b97ee-d81e-427c-b375-6e42586e9121.json) ## Summary The Liverpool John Moores University has issued a tender titled "National Schools' Observatory Impact Evaluation Tender," which falls under the industry category of market research services. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submission deadline set for 12 noon on 16th January 2019. The evaluation aims to assess the impact of the National Schools' Observatory's strategy on STEM education in schools across the UK and Ireland. The contract period is expected to commence on 4th February 2019 and run until 30th April 2020, with activities based in the North West region of England. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in market research, education evaluation, and STEM educational resources. Companies specialising in educational methodologies or impact assessments would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as there is a specific focus on fostering innovation and responsiveness to the needs of schools within this procurement initiative. ## Notice The National Schools' Observatory (NSO, www.schoolsobservatory.org) is a web-based resource developed and run by LJMU that uses astronomy to support the teaching of STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in UK and Irish schools. The NSO has recently written a new internal strategy and evaluation framework guided by a set of Generic Learning Outcomes, which address the wider aims of the NSO, primarily influencing attitudes to STEM subjects. This framework was adopted in January 2018 and we therefore wish to commission an in depth, independent, formal evaluation to see how the project currently stacks against these new outcomes and inform ongoing development. The report will have three primary purposes: * To provide evidence of impact, * To provide evidence of the strengths and weakness of the NSO, * To provide a detailed review of current users attitudes towards the project, and its Generic Learning Outcomes, against which developments in the future can be assessed. Please register on Intend for access to these documents https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu. Please do not email or telephone the buyer direct Additional information: Please register on Intend to access the documents Please do not contact the Buyer directly, as all correspondence is processed via the Intend Portal The closing date for tender clarifications is 12 noon 10th January 2019. The closing date for submissions is 12 noon 16th January 2019 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449c8020-9553-4cbf-9502-3af29262de7b | | 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 | 2 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Feb 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L2 2QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 2 Jan 2019 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449c8020-9553-4cbf-9502-3af29262de7b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449c8020-9553-4cbf-9502-3af29262de7b 2nd January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu Intend E tendering portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.ljmu.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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