Award of Mixed Methods Research Services for Ofsted's 'The Big Listen'
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AwardedAward of Mixed Methods Research Services for Ofsted's 'The Big Listen'
Awarded 11 Mar 2024
Ended 2mo ago2y 6mo term
Awarded 11 Mar 2024Expired 30 Aug 2026
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Ofsted awarded a contract to IFF Research Ltd and National Centre for Social Research for mixed methods research under 'The Big Listen'.
The contract, valued at AUD 956,090, was procured via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Research Marketplace DPS framework (reference RM6126) following a shortlisting exercise and an Invitation to Tender issued through Ofsted's e-procurement portal.
The research was divided into two lots: Lot 1 covering parents, carers, and the public, and Lot 2 covering the sectors Ofsted inspects and regulates.
The appointed suppliers will conduct research using methods such as online surveys, polls, and focus group interviews.
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