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title: "UK SBS BLOJEU-CR150089HEFCE HE provider sponsored academies, university technical colleges and free schools: case studies and themes"
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# UK SBS BLOJEU-CR150089HEFCE HE provider sponsored academies, university technical colleges and free schools: case studies and themes

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efcb8db8-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is conducting a study aimed at gathering qualitative information regarding the sponsorship experiences of higher education institutions with academies, university technical colleges, and free schools. The tender, titled "UK SBS BLOJEU-CR150089HEFCE HE provider sponsored academies, university technical colleges and free schools: case studies and themes," will provide insights into sponsorship relationships and the associated challenges and benefits. This contract is categorised under market and economic research, with the tender period having closed on 10 November 2015, and the expected contract duration running from 30 November 2015 to 29 February 2016.

This tender represents an opportunity for consultancy firms that specialise in educational partnerships, market research, and qualitative analysis. Companies that are experienced in engagement processes, data collection, and reporting within the education sector would be particularly well-suited to participate. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint in the public sector, while providing valuable insights to the contracting authority regarding the dynamics of educational sponsorships.

## Notice

Aims and scope 11. The aim of this study is to gather and evaluate qualitative information on the experiences of institutions involved in sponsorship of academies, the development of UTCs and establishment of free schools. The consultants should engage with the 20 institutions that have signalled a willingness to participate in face to face or telephone interviews to understand their experiences of entering into and maintaining these relationships with schools. The key research questions should cover the following areas: Background: a. Nature, scale and scope of relationship - type of sponsorship arrangement, how the institution works with the school, how the institution works with other partners, how these relationships are managed b. Motivations of relationship - the reasons for the institution and school entering into a sponsorship relationship c. Challenges - how were these overcome Resources - the resources required to set up and maintain a sponsorship relationship with school Outcomes: d. Benefits of sponsorship - to the institution, its staff, its students, the school staff and pupils, and the wider community Evaluation - how the impact of the sponsorship relationship is monitored and evaluated Lessons learned: e. Lessons for others - advice to other HE providers considering sponsorship relationships with schools 12. The institutions identified by HEFCE for the study include those that sponsor a single or very small number of academies, lead a multi academy trust, have developed a UTC, and established a free school. 13. In addition to the individual case studies covering the various arrangements described in para 14, HEFCE also requires an overview of the common themes to emerge from the case studies. Outputs 14. The key outputs from the study will be a series of 20 case studies and a separate thematic overview report. The case studies and thematic overview reports should be submitted to HEFCE by end of February 2016. SEE ITQ FOR MORE INFORMATION Additional information: How to apply UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. Please register on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement by emailing Expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so . For help regarding the application process Tel 0345 010 3503

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3803619e-946d-4a9a-8d23-8b97b3939740 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2015 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2015 - 29 Feb 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,667 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,658 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YORK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3803619e-946d-4a9a-8d23-8b97b3939740
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14462266-976d-4861-aa93-fbb9b5c6ebe0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3803619e-946d-4a9a-8d23-8b97b3939740
  21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14462266-976d-4861-aa93-fbb9b5c6ebe0
  28th October 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/afa9aaa0-b4c1-4a5a-90e7-bb31cf9b1e2f
  Emptoris Guide for Bidders
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a0bce50-f493-4e54-9cdf-07f97b7631a0
  ITQ Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65fb883a-f940-4e4a-8c8c-a4ac640d32de
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8266525-54cc-4899-bf31-26b2ac944c32
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2059689-dcaf-4247-906a-8bc6b03c7331
  AW5.2 Price Schedule (PDF)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/604a6ef9-ca65-4838-85b6-f825b87f2724
  ITQ (specification)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5cc4f141-4784-44eb-bc8d-89abae5e4896
  Emptoris Guide for Bidders
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0d91c25-48f7-46a4-9889-34dcf7e10090
  ITQ Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6728da04-af21-4522-9446-2e6450f33e55
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78c33c20-82f2-431a-8495-4368e649623a
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0cac2c49-ddb7-4440-89a6-7d24a99ba80a
  AW5.2 Price Schedule (PDF)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/35fbc209-8b40-4c28-b25f-5a365b1a31f0
  ITQ (specification)

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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