--- title: "Adult skills - who gets invested in and how has this changed over time?" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f9905d84-da70-4204-93a0-050d55be6844" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9905d84-da70-4204-93a0-050d55be6844" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9905d84-da70-4204-93a0-050d55be6844.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9905d84-da70-4204-93a0-050d55be6844.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2017-09-15" --- # Adult skills - who gets invested in and how has this changed over time? Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9905d84-da70-4204-93a0-050d55be6844 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9905d84-da70-4204-93a0-050d55be6844) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9905d84-da70-4204-93a0-050d55be6844.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking proposals for a research analysis titled "Adult skills - who gets invested in and how has this changed over time?" aimed at understanding the correlation between social background and skills investment in the UK labour market. The tender is currently active and falls within the research and development services sector. The submission deadline for proposals is 20th September 2017, with the contract starting on 29th September 2017 and concluding on 28th February 2018. The total value of the contract is £15,000, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure, which allows for wide participation in the tendering process. This opportunity can significantly benefit businesses in the consultancy and research sectors, particularly those with expertise in social mobility, educational policy, or skills development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as their unique perspectives and capabilities in conducting thorough analyses could align well with the project’s objectives. Engaging in this contract not only presents a chance to contribute to impactful social research but also to enhance visibility and reputation in a competitive market. ## Notice See 'Attachments' for a Word version. The Social Mobility Commission is commissioning a short piece of analysis to explore whether there is any link between social background and the likelihood of an individual increasing their qualifications after they have entered the labour market in England. The analysis will shed light on the following areas: * Possible correlations between the social background of individuals and the level of investment in skills levels. This should explore how this differs by individual characteristics including; area of residence, gender, ethnicity, age, skills level and type upon leaving formal education and type of post-16 education (vocational, higher, apprenticeship), and occupation characteristics including; employment status (including unemployed), working patterns, occupational class, earnings. * Within this, it would be helpful if distinctions were drawn between the investment in adult skills by type of learning (such as e-learning, formal qualifications) and source of funding (different sources of government funding via the adult skills budget, employer investment, individual's self-funding, charity or voluntary sector investment). * Exploration of how the findings can inform policy goals of improving social mobility, in light of the government agenda of this Parliament (apprenticeship levy, Opportunity Areas, Career Learning, devolution of the adults skills budget and the role of the LEPS) and longer term changes to jobs and skills, and any recommendations about measuring and monitoring data going forward. Where possible the analysis could include: * The impact of the level of investment in an individual's skill level on their experience in the labour market, for example in their job and/or wage progression, this may also draw upon returns data of qualifications. * Analysis of how this has changed over time, ideally considering a time period back to 2010 or earlier, but with the overall intention of drawing out trends and changes over time. * Relevant learning or conclusions for the adult skills systems in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce46783b-1868-4a88-b225-b6e876404c94 | | 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 | 15 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Sep 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | 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 Sep 2017 at 15:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce46783b-1868-4a88-b225-b6e876404c94 - 30 Aug 2017 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce46783b-1868-4a88-b225-b6e876404c94 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce46783b-1868-4a88-b225-b6e876404c94 15th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fa24db9-ca51-4a3c-a4f8-9d54247ccb87 Word description - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74b6d138-ba8c-4ce9-b556-5c3fb48e1714 Invitation to tender letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/317b61b0-b99a-45a3-9419-a04a03c472d3 Invitation to tender letter ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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