--- title: "EOR/SBU/2018/012 - Exploring Flexible Working Practice in Schools" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-faa50338-59f2-405f-ace6-ca269f12a806" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-faa50338-59f2-405f-ace6-ca269f12a806" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-faa50338-59f2-405f-ace6-ca269f12a806.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-faa50338-59f2-405f-ace6-ca269f12a806.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2019-03-28" --- # EOR/SBU/2018/012 - Exploring Flexible Working Practice in Schools Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-faa50338-59f2-405f-ace6-ca269f12a806 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-faa50338-59f2-405f-ace6-ca269f12a806) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-faa50338-59f2-405f-ace6-ca269f12a806.json) ## Summary The Department For Education is conducting a tender titled "Exploring Flexible Working Practice in Schools," which focuses on research and development consultancy services under the classification of CPV 73200000. The procurement method is open, and the tender period has ended as of 4th June 2018. The project aims to assess existing flexible working practices in schools and to assist several schools in implementing new roles. The contract period extends from 31st July 2018 to 31st December 2019, with an award value of £147,212.50. It is important to note that all interested suppliers were required to submit their expressions of interest by the specified closing date. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in research and development consultancy and is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). Companies that can demonstrate expertise in educational consultancy, flexible working arrangements, and mixed-method research approaches will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could therefore lead to further business growth and potential long-term partnerships within the education sector. ## Notice Expressions of interest are sought to conduct a mixed methods project which will explore flexible working practices in schools. The project will assess the extent of existing flexible working practices in schools, as well as the attitudes and perceptions on these practices from individual teachers and senior leaders. The project will also involve working with a small number of schools to help them implement flexible working roles, and exploring the process of doing so. Closing date for EOI is: 4th June 2018 at 4pm ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab3babb-37d8-4ac4-b06f-781c50f8805d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 28 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Jul 2018 | | Contract period | 12 Aug 2018 - 20 Dec 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £147,212 | | 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 | COOPER-GIBSON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Mar 2019 at 12:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab3babb-37d8-4ac4-b06f-781c50f8805d - 25 Mar 2019 at 16:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab3babb-37d8-4ac4-b06f-781c50f8805d - 28 Aug 2018 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab3babb-37d8-4ac4-b06f-781c50f8805d - 24 May 2018 at 07:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/911a9bcc-c1ba-4a03-b0a9-a626ad30abe2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab3babb-37d8-4ac4-b06f-781c50f8805d 28th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/911a9bcc-c1ba-4a03-b0a9-a626ad30abe2 24th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c0492da-c41f-43aa-bbbf-c43705cb2821 Expression of Interest (EOI) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0fea73cd-245b-4f2d-8c1a-b8840a2cdd6d EOI Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec95b32b-edb0-4fc7-83b7-e23620f6a55a Final Redacted Contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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