--- title: "Research on the evolving role of local authorities in school systems that are increasingly academised" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eaca2863-6ec4-4049-ae26-52d1c857709e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eaca2863-6ec4-4049-ae26-52d1c857709e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eaca2863-6ec4-4049-ae26-52d1c857709e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eaca2863-6ec4-4049-ae26-52d1c857709e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-02-09" --- # Research on the evolving role of local authorities in school systems that are increasingly academised Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eaca2863-6ec4-4049-ae26-52d1c857709e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eaca2863-6ec4-4049-ae26-52d1c857709e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eaca2863-6ec4-4049-ae26-52d1c857709e.json) ## Summary The Department for Education in England is seeking proposals for a project titled "Research on the evolving role of local authorities in school systems that are increasingly academised." This procurement process, classified under research and development services, is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 22nd February 2021. The total value of the contract is £60,000, and the project is expected to commence on 22nd March 2021, concluding on 30th September 2021. Interested bidders are invited to demonstrate their methodology and insights on local authority roles through qualitative interviews and surveys across multiple jurisdictions. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in educational research and consultancy services. Businesses well-suited for this competition should have expertise in qualitative research methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis, particularly within educational systems. Engaging in this project could enhance their portfolio and reputation in the public sector while contributing to insightful developments in local authority practices within education. ## Notice Two different strands of this project which use different methodologies. Strand 1 - Qualitative interviews in 10 local authority areas. These will include a range of leaders from each local system through one-to-one interviews and small-group workshops. The interviews will provide a rounded view on the role of each local authority because the sample won't solely include LA staff (elected members, senior local authority officers and heads of service) but also school leaders (including MATs), governors, and diocese education officers. Strand 2 - Survey of local authorities A survey of local authorities (completed by the head of education or someone similar) to "test" or further validate the key findings from the qualitative work. This will allow us to understand how strongly the findings from the 10 LA areas studied in depth resonate with the rest of the country The deliverables will be a presentation of the findings and a full report suitable for external publication. Additional information: Your expression of interest should be no more than 1,000 words ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6889d604-1ae6-47e2-8db7-1220056e54fb | | 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 | 9 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 2JF | | 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 - 9 Feb 2021 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6889d604-1ae6-47e2-8db7-1220056e54fb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6889d604-1ae6-47e2-8db7-1220056e54fb 9th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4e6b57b-464e-413b-b216-147d8b31cd0f EOI reply form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1348a5b6-f5be-441b-b35d-a04cf29d67d3 T&Cs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c2f30d1-91a7-4da5-97d8-94e3ad6283d2 EOI Advert ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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