Published date: 13 November 2018

Last edited date: 13 November 2018

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.


Closing: 16 November 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£35,000

Procurement reference

1558

Published date

13 November 2018

Closing date

16 November 2018

Contract start date

26 November 2018

Contract end date

15 March 2019

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

See 'Attachments' for full description.

The Social Mobility Commission is inviting proposals for research to understand how inequalities in extracurricular participation, networks, and support for building soft skills impact on social mobility. By soft skills, we mean skills such as persistence or self-control as well as employability skills, such as teamwork or interview skills. This research forms part of the Social Mobility Commission's role to produce relevant research that provides new data and insights on social mobility in the UK.

More information

Attachments

Additional text

***New on 13th November 2018 - Please note that he deadline for return of tenders is extended to 5pm on 16th November 2018***

About the buyer

Contact name

Gene Ward

Address

Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street,
London,
SW1P 3BT
England

Email

contact@smcpcommission.gsi.gov.uk