HEFCE Learning Gain NMMLGP Evaluation

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 16 / 10 / 2017 / year at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately is a system generated error that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The aim: To commission a longitudinal process evaluation of the National Mixed Methodology Learning Gain Project (NMMLGP) which is part of HEFCE's larger Learning Gain programme. The main evaluation activity will be undertaken over a period of 4 months commencing in November 2017 and the second main period of activity is expected during a further 4 months in 2019-2020. However, this may be subject change as dictated by project needs. To maintain understanding of how the project is developing and to ensure that stage 2 of this evaluation aligns with other elements of the wider Learning Gain programme, regular pre-arranged contact between the contractor and the HEFCE project team is expected. As a result of these meetings there may be the need for the successful bidder to provide updated reports to ensure the evaluation aligns with the wider programme, this regular contact will be crucial in informing Phase 2 of this longitudinal evaluation. As a result of this, bidders should include detail in their response of how they will ensure that a project lead will be available during this period to liaise with HEFCE. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email.