Published date: 1 February 2021

This notice was replaced on 15 June 2021

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

Awarded contract (published 15 June 2021, last edited 15 June 2021)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

DFERPPU 20-21/030

Published date

1 February 2021

Closing date

15 February 2021

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

20 April 2021

Contract end date

28 October 2021

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?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Expressions of interest are sought to undertake the design and delivery of research to evaluate the implementation and impact of the 2021 Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF), which will be rolled out in all local authority areas over the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays. The evaluation will predominantly consider the summer holiday scheme, however there may also be scope to consider the Christmas holiday scheme as well.

The Department will use this research to understand if this approach to delivering HAF nationally meets programme aims as well as informing decisions on future delivery.

Project design and set up will commence in Spring 2021. We expect the project and contract to last until Autumn 2021 with the possibility of an extension until early 2022.

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We will produce a short Q&A during the EOI, with responses to any questions asked. Questions will be anonymised and any commercially sensitive information removed. Should you wish to ask a question and/or receive a copy of this note, please email grace.ablett@education.gov.uk or christopher.gray@education.gov.uk

Please Note: We have decided not to declare the expected Contract value at this stage.

About the buyer

Contact name

Grace Ablett

Address

Piccadilly Gate,Store Street
MANCHESTER
M12WD
England

Email

Grace.Ablett@education.gov.uk