--- title: "FURTHER EDUCATION SECTOR REFORM CASE STUDIES" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ea5d4ff4-03ec-43fe-86ad-c29ccf467590" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea5d4ff4-03ec-43fe-86ad-c29ccf467590" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea5d4ff4-03ec-43fe-86ad-c29ccf467590.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea5d4ff4-03ec-43fe-86ad-c29ccf467590.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-06-26" --- # FURTHER EDUCATION SECTOR REFORM CASE STUDIES Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea5d4ff4-03ec-43fe-86ad-c29ccf467590 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea5d4ff4-03ec-43fe-86ad-c29ccf467590) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea5d4ff4-03ec-43fe-86ad-c29ccf467590.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is conducting a procurement process titled "Further Education Sector Reform Case Studies" within the research and development industry. This open procedure seeks a contractor to deliver detailed case studies on the Further Education (FE) sector, with a bid submission deadline of 5pm on Friday, 6th July 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 31st July 2018 and will conclude on 30th April 2019. The project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the FE Area Review programme and its impact on educational quality and institutional structures in various localities across the United Kingdom. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Those with expertise in educational evaluation, data collection, and stakeholder engagement will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Successful bidders will contribute to shaping the future of the FE sector, potentially leading to further projects and partnerships in related fields. ## Notice The Department for Education is seeking a contractor to design and deliver a series of detailed case studies across the Further Education (FE) sector. Please be aware that there is no EOI stage for this project, instead you are invited to submit a full tender for this work to the specification outlined. The primary aim of the research is to provide a process evaluation of the FE Area Review programme. This programme sought to improve efficiency in the sector by establishing the best institutional structures for offering high quality provision, based on the current and future needs of learners and employers within local areas. Evidence gathered through the detailed case studies will be used to assess the success of the Area Reviews 'on the ground', from the viewpoint of those involved in shaping and responding to the Review recommendations. Evidence from these case studies will also provide valuable insights to feed into the Department's ongoing assessment of the financial health and stability of the FE sector ahead of the next Spending Review, which is expected to take place in 2019. This includes a specific focus upon understanding how Area Reviews have affected the quantity and quality of provision in local areas, and how effective mergers and other forms of restructuring have been in improving the resilience of providers. We anticipate that approximately five area based case studies will be required, involving the collection of data from a range of stakeholders in each location to ensure that a good mix of experiences are explored. The deadline for Bids is 5pm, Friday 6th July 2018 Additional information: Please note the deadline for bids is 5pm, Friday 6th July 2018 Page limit for bids is 10 pages (plus annexes) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5963a1d1-4ddd-4151-9ce3-87b7bed579a7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 26 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2018 - 30 Apr 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 | 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 - 26 Jun 2018 at 12:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5963a1d1-4ddd-4151-9ce3-87b7bed579a7 - 18 Jun 2018 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5963a1d1-4ddd-4151-9ce3-87b7bed579a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5963a1d1-4ddd-4151-9ce3-87b7bed579a7 26th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86211e8a-125d-4ea1-88a5-123287741acc Invitation to Tender ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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