--- title: "Research to understand schools' recovery approaches from lost time in education as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ec248678-d786-419c-b6fe-2e907f2ad9c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec248678-d786-419c-b6fe-2e907f2ad9c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec248678-d786-419c-b6fe-2e907f2ad9c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec248678-d786-419c-b6fe-2e907f2ad9c3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-02-25" --- # Research to understand schools' recovery approaches from lost time in education as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec248678-d786-419c-b6fe-2e907f2ad9c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec248678-d786-419c-b6fe-2e907f2ad9c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec248678-d786-419c-b6fe-2e907f2ad9c3.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for a project titled "Research to understand schools' recovery approaches from lost time in education as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic." This research aims to gather insights into various school recovery strategies and inform future support decisions. The procurement falls under the research and development services industry category, with a budget of £200,000 and a minimum contract value of £180,000. This tender is currently in the award stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 11:59 PM on Monday, 5th October. The contract is expected to commence on 16th November 2020 and last until 28th February 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, applicable to contracts below the financial threshold. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that excel in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, particularly in the education sector, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could enhance a business's portfolio and deepen its involvement in educational reform and recovery efforts, especially in the post-pandemic context. ## Notice Expressions of interest are sought to undertake the design and delivery of research to understand schools' approaches to pupils' recovery from lost time in education as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Department will use this research to better understand the good practise to, and challenges to, recovery - as well as informing decisions on the support schools need. Please note that the deadline for expressions of interest is 11:59 ON MONDAY 5th OCTOBER Update 29/09/2020 - Q&A document added Update 30/09/2020 and 01/10/2020 - Q&A document updated Additional information: Expressions of interest submitted must be no longer than 1000 words ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cbfb331-cd0d-4a68-ad68-595d2845bdcf | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Dec 2020 | | Contract period | 10 Dec 2020 - 20 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £195,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | IPSOS MORI | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Feb 2021 at 18:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cbfb331-cd0d-4a68-ad68-595d2845bdcf - 1 Oct 2020 at 09:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38d48d41-a556-4578-8a70-6b1de7191a2e - 30 Sep 2020 at 13:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38d48d41-a556-4578-8a70-6b1de7191a2e - 30 Sep 2020 at 09:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38d48d41-a556-4578-8a70-6b1de7191a2e - 29 Sep 2020 at 14:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38d48d41-a556-4578-8a70-6b1de7191a2e - 22 Sep 2020 at 08:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38d48d41-a556-4578-8a70-6b1de7191a2e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cbfb331-cd0d-4a68-ad68-595d2845bdcf 25th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38d48d41-a556-4578-8a70-6b1de7191a2e 1st October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a59706b1-885d-4734-a07a-d933b8b1d2ef DfE Research Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd564915-e957-4e5e-b044-ad059f2b6f62 EOI reply form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca72e8d6-868f-42d1-bc5e-be4ac37059b7 EOI Advert - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05279aaa-610b-41f4-af5a-f36c505b498a Q&A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80e53c37-55a6-4071-ae6f-5dd549de67c4 Q&A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3be544a7-a21f-401e-89a3-15988ef2f8d5 Q&A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09525217-da5a-4d3d-8db9-7a663d0734d7 Q&A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/27252ca5-ffbc-4b9e-a52d-bf1a16060a77 Redacted Contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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