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title: "Market Research into the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Delivery Landscape"
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# Market Research into the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Delivery Landscape

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e23ccaa9-ded7-45bf-808a-fee15cb882ca

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## Summary

The Education and Training Foundation recently awarded a contract for a market research study titled "Market Research into the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Delivery Landscape." This procurement falls under the industry category of research services, specifically focusing on understanding the further education (FE) sector. The contract, valued at £64,516.20, is part of an open procurement process and is currently complete. The contract period commenced on 15 November 2021 and will conclude on 25 March 2022, covering several regions across the United Kingdom including North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in research and development consultancy, market research, and evaluation services to expand their portfolios. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts like this, as the procurement framework encourages participation from these types of organisations. Engaging in such contracts can help these businesses enhance their capabilities and positioning in the education and training services sector.

## Notice

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has awarded a contract for the provision of services: an independent research study to provide a clear understanding of the FE sector. The recommendations from this research study will enable The ETF to scope and plan a new workforce development strategy. The research will inform future programme investment and design decisions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ba8c28-6b59-40dd-82d1-2be408ebc5bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 25 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,516 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,516 |
| 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 | THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| 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 | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE GREENFIELD ORGANISATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2021 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ba8c28-6b59-40dd-82d1-2be408ebc5bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ba8c28-6b59-40dd-82d1-2be408ebc5bd
  16th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC163358
  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://www.et-foundation.co.uk

## Provenance

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