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title: "Schools experiences of hosting trainees and employing newly qualified teachers (NQTs)"
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# Schools experiences of hosting trainees and employing newly qualified teachers (NQTs)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd5ebd4b-a46c-4792-9d1b-0f9cc3638468

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for a research project titled "Schools experiences of hosting trainees and employing newly qualified teachers (NQTs)." This project focuses on understanding the insights and challenges faced by schools offering trainee placements to individuals completing initial teacher training. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 4 PM on 22nd March 2018. The research is classified under the CPV code 73200000, denoting research and development consultancy services, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st May 2018, concluding on 29th March 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure, which remains below the official threshold. 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational consultancy, research services, and training providers aiming to tap into the education sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate, given the emphasis on qualitative research within the project scope. Companies that specialise in qualitative research methodologies, educational policies, and training programme assessments will find this an advantageous avenue for growth and collaboration with educational institutions.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought to conduct qualitative research into the experiences of schools offering trainee placements to students completing initial teacher training (ITT) and schools employing NQTs in order to understand the benefits and challenges this creates. Full details are provided in the attached expression of interest. Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1,000 words excluding references - anything longer will be disregarded. Additional information: CLOSING DATE FOR EOI's IS 4PM ON 22ND MARCH 2018. WORD LIMIT 1,000 WORDS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/442777ce-fe23-431f-b4f1-25c391b8a952 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2018 at 09:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/442777ce-fe23-431f-b4f1-25c391b8a952
- 13 Mar 2018 at 09:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/442777ce-fe23-431f-b4f1-25c391b8a952
- 9 Mar 2018 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/442777ce-fe23-431f-b4f1-25c391b8a952

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/442777ce-fe23-431f-b4f1-25c391b8a952
  13th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91f02612-a47f-4d81-8332-51e61ade66e1
  EOI Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12432b8e-bf2f-4401-bd1b-893835e89c54
  EOI Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9321b40c-0f80-42d8-8c3d-b88bb4a59673
  EOI

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