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title: "Applied General User Research"
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buyer: "OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)"
published: "2017-01-16"
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# Applied General User Research

Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd3c2341-461c-4153-88d4-1d0c4875ea6c

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## Summary

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is conducting a tender for the project titled "Applied General User Research". This procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure and is currently in the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 23rd January 2017. The total value of the contract is £30,000, with the contract period expected to commence on 31st January 2017 and conclude by 12th June 2017.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in market research services. Businesses that are experienced in conducting focus groups and interviews, particularly within educational contexts, will find this opportunity suitable. Companies with expertise in economic research and the ability to analyse stakeholder perspectives regarding Applied General qualifications will be well-placed to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The purpose of this document is to specify Ofqual's requirements to suppliers interested in tendering for the contract to undertake research into Applied General qualifications in early 2017. The surveying will identify the views and uses of stakeholders in relation to qualifications included by the Department for Education as 'Applied General qualifications' for the purpose of Key Stage Five Performance Tables. There are three different strands of research that will be covered in this work; 1. Research with HEIs, teachers and learners using a combination of focus groups and individual interviews 2. Research with awarding organisations using face to face interviews 3. Research with employers using telephone interviews. This project will also include producing a report that will include key themes and recommendations for further work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac2d5d6-c7b3-485d-bb9f-ab8148f40220 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2017 - 12 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV5 6UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Earlsdon |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2017 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac2d5d6-c7b3-485d-bb9f-ab8148f40220

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac2d5d6-c7b3-485d-bb9f-ab8148f40220
  16th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN137194
  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://ofqual.gov.uk

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