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title: "Employer Skills Survey 2019 and 2021 - Lot 2 Lead Contractor"
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# Employer Skills Survey 2019 and 2021 - Lot 2 Lead Contractor

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0bd5c6b-da0f-4467-aad0-a98b3fc16da3

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for the role of lead contractor for the Employer Skills Survey, scheduled to run in 2019 and 2021. This procurement falls within the research and development services industry, with an estimated contract value between £1,000,000 and £1,500,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 10 am on 17 December 2018, and the contract period projected to commence on 28 February 2019 and conclude on 29 April 2022. The opportunity is open to registration through the open procedure, specifically targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in consultancy and research sectors, particularly those possessing expertise in workforce development and skills assessment. Companies that excel in project management, data analysis, and educational consulting would be ideal candidates to participate in this contracting process. Engaging in such projects not only enhances visibility and credibility within the education sector but also offers a chance to contribute to crucial workforce development initiatives across the UK.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought for the lead contractor role for a redeveloped Employer Skills Survey to run in 2019 and 2021. DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IS 10AM 17/12/2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/750f490c-b796-4697-905d-8d2f228cbe4d |
| 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 | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2019 - 29 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2018 at 12:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/750f490c-b796-4697-905d-8d2f228cbe4d
- 30 Nov 2018 at 11:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/750f490c-b796-4697-905d-8d2f228cbe4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/750f490c-b796-4697-905d-8d2f228cbe4d
  30th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6fb447b2-48fc-44a9-ae56-98b286a3dc6f
  Expression of Interest Form (EOI)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9b2838c-62d4-4425-a27a-26d9da4bf09a
  EOI form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19fe7c91-a72a-4ffb-bce1-02f2129bc2a1
  Expression of Interest (EOI) Advert
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9868a19-ae82-4175-af54-d3db14796e3f
  Expression of Interest (EOI) Form

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