Published date: 25 October 2017

Last edited date: 25 October 2017

This notice was replaced on 28 March 2018

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 28 March 2018)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

DFERPPU/2017/064

Published date

25 October 2017

Closing date

6 November 2017

Contract start date

1 December 2017

Contract end date

31 July 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Expressions of interest are sought for research into the existent market for alternative provision. The service will include investigation into the supply of, and demand for AP, as well as the current effectiveness and efficiency of the market.

The methodology is comprised of three stages: first, focus groups will assist the development of a national survey(s). Second, the national survey(s) will need to be issued to local authorities, with the responsibility of preparing local authorities with the contractor. Finally, visits to local authorities will need to be carried out in order to uncover the strategic and operational issues faced.

The word limit on this Expression of Interest is 1500 words.

This project sits alongside "Current Practice in Alternative Provision" for which the department also invites Expressions of Interest. "DFERPPU/2017/024"

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About the buyer

Contact name

Thomas Warren

Address

Sanctuary Buildings
Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
England

Email

thomas.warren@education.gov.uk