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title: "Evaluation of the Professional Exchange Network Programme (PEN)"
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# Evaluation of the Professional Exchange Network Programme (PEN)

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f31c9924-4b3e-43e9-87b1-6b1dd19a2be2

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## Summary

The Education and Training Foundation is initiating a tender for the "Evaluation of the Professional Exchange Network Programme (PEN)", classified under education and training services. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with proposals due by 15th July 2019. The contract is set to commence on 31st July 2019 and will run until 11th September 2020. The services sought through this tender cover nine regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London, making it accessible to a broad range of providers in the industry.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy and research services, particularly those that are SMEs or VCSEs. Companies with experience in conducting independent evaluations, especially within the education sector, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement process can help suppliers enhance their portfolio and potentially secure long-term contracts in a significant national programme.

## Notice

The Education and Training Foundation are seeking to award a contract to carry out an independent evaluation of the delivery of the Professional Exchange Network in the 2019/20 academic year. A previous evaluation of Professional Exchange activity will be available for the successful tenderer to build on. The programme is currently delivered by nine delivery partners on a regional basis. The regions covered by each delivery partner vary in size, with the largest covering three English regions, and the smallest one English county.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e2358b6-7cca-48f7-8b10-d119d7700f42 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2019 - 11 Sep 2020 |
| 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 | THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| 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 | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2019 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e2358b6-7cca-48f7-8b10-d119d7700f42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e2358b6-7cca-48f7-8b10-d119d7700f42
  25th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN157523
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.et-foundation.co.uk

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