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title: "Evaluation of the Master's Degree Loan"
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# Evaluation of the Master's Degree Loan

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f30c2871-d1d9-42ae-ae13-5b4d68cd933b

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for the evaluation of the Master's Degree Loan programme through an open procurement method. The title of the tender is "Evaluation of the Master's Degree Loan," classified under the research and development services industry category (CPV 73000000). The tender period concludes on 24 February 2017, with the contract expected to run from 27 March 2017 to 25 August 2017. Interested parties should submit their proposals in relation to the evaluation of postgraduate loans, which may involve data analysis and research activities across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement opportunity presents a valuable prospect for businesses specialising in research, analysis, and education consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with expertise in primary and secondary data analysis, as well as qualitative research methods, would be well-suited to participate. Engaging in this tender could enhance business growth through the development of innovative evaluation methodologies and insights into higher education funding impacts.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought for evaluation of the impact of the first year's availability of postgraduate master's degree loans. This is likely to involve a combination of secondary data analysis of existing data sources, analysis of Student Loan Company management information, primary quantitative and qualitative research with postgraduate students (loan takers and non-loan takers) and qualitative research with higher education institutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ead17c8-5218-4f05-9e8c-ef34dfbd00e6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2017 - 25 Aug 2017 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2017 at 18:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ead17c8-5218-4f05-9e8c-ef34dfbd00e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ead17c8-5218-4f05-9e8c-ef34dfbd00e6
  15th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1bf6ce3-32cd-4967-88f5-ec15c40de8eb
  Expression of interest

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