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title: "Evaluation of wave 1 Career Learning Pilots"
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# Evaluation of wave 1 Career Learning Pilots

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed324525-f0ee-49f0-9b12-05cc1617258b

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## Summary

The Department for Education has conducted a public procurement process titled "Evaluation of wave 1 Career Learning Pilots", aimed at inviting expressions of interest for an evaluation partner to assess pilots designed to enhance career learning among adults. The procurement, which falls under the research and development category, was initiated using an open procedure and is located in London, England. Interested parties were required to submit their EOIs by 5pm on 12th February 2018, with the contract expected to run from 2nd April 2018 to 31st August 2020. The estimated contract value is between £150,000 and £200,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the consultancy and research sectors, with a focus on career development and educational services. Organisations capable of conducting mixed-method evaluations, including case studies and surveys, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, contributing their expertise in developing impactful educational assessments.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought for an evaluation partner to develop and conduct the evaluation for the first wave of pilots to boost Career Learning among adults. We expect the evaluation will involve mixed modes, incorporating case studies, surveys, and analysis of administrative and monitoring data. Additional information: Closing date for EOIs: 5pm Monday 12th February 2018 The Word Count limit for EOIs is 1000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c6b473-586c-4473-93d0-a9f089855757 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2018 - 20 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KANTAR PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c6b473-586c-4473-93d0-a9f089855757
- 15 Jan 2018 at 17:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9988ae1f-7517-4c01-8cd4-f68aeb1f5983

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c6b473-586c-4473-93d0-a9f089855757
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9988ae1f-7517-4c01-8cd4-f68aeb1f5983
  15th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00aa7303-6379-4276-b1d2-caa063142c58
  EOI Advert - DFERPPU/2017/080
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc267fe5-8d2a-4e84-a6c4-f352c6205610
  New EOI form

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