Published date: 31 January 2019

This notice was replaced on 10 July 2019

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

Awarded contract (published 10 July 2019)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

2018094

Published date

31 January 2019

Closing date

15 February 2019

Contract start date

1 April 2019

Contract end date

30 August 2019

Contract type

Supply 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

As part of DfE's ongoing evaluation of the Apprenticeship reforms, we are interested in expanding our evidence base. In particular, we want to focus on:

• how levy paying employers are spending their levy funds and why;
• how apprenticeship delivery is being adjusted to account for apprentices' prior learning and what happens when the recognition of prior learning takes the apprentice under the minimum duration of the apprenticeship; and,
• the extent to which apprentices could benefit from further consideration of prior learning in the apprenticeship programmes.
Expressions of interest are sought to conduct qualitative research with employers, providers and apprentices to improve understanding of these issues.

CLOSING DATE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: 12 NOON FRIDAY 15th FEBRUARY 2019

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About the buyer

Contact name

Earl Kehoe

Address

Agora Building
Nottingham
N1 3BT
England

Email

earl.kehoe@education.gov.uk