Published date: 31 October 2018

This notice was replaced on 15 April 2019

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Awarded contract (published 2 May 2019, last edited 2 May 2019)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development consultancy services - 73200000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

DFERPPU/2018/071

Published date

31 October 2018

Closing date

15 November 2018

Contract start date

31 December 2018

Contract end date

31 July 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

We require a feasibility study to assess the viability of such a longitudinal study and explore the methodological and other issues that will ensure it most effectively meets the Department's evidence requirements.

The purpose of the feasibility study is to provide independent exploration and appraisal of the design and delivery options for a longitudinal teacher survey.

It should:
• Assess the merits of the case for a longitudinal teacher survey
• Assess the viability of a longitudinal survey, given our requirements and the challenges ahead (e.g. sampling, response rate and retention, especially for leavers / returners)
• Explore potential design and delivery options, and appraise how well options meet our needs, including cost considerations
• Provide a reasoned, on-balance, set of options and recommendations to inform decisions for a prospective longitudinal survey
• Provide recommendations to ensure effective practice and risk management is embedded in the planning, specification and management of the survey (should it go ahead)
Proposed methodology should be guided by the objectives and detailed questions above. Further detail on requirements and suggested methods will be provided in the ITT for shortlisted bidders. However, we envisage the feasibility requiring detailed interrogation of DfE and other relevant datasets, review of relevant methodological and teacher workforce literature and consultations with DfE officials and experts in the sector.

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About the buyer

Address

St Paul's Place, Norfolk Street
Sheffield
S1 2FJ
England

Email

zoey.breuer@education.gov.uk