PE, sport, and physical activity multi-programme evaluation

DfE is interested in evaluating three core programmes in the PE & Sport space: the PE and sport premium, the Primary PE Package, and Opening School Facilities. We are exploring the possibility of procuring a large-scale combined evaluation programme to cover the three programmes.

We want to consult with the market on questions around the most appropriate, feasible and robust way to go about this ambitious project in order to help us shape the research to be commissioned to ensure high quality bids. This is also an opportunity for the market to suggest information that would be useful to include in the specification to enable them to develop proposals.

If undertaken, this evaluation would include:

Year 1 a) Process evaluation for each programme b) Feasibility study for full impact evaluation for each programme c) Rapid Evidence Assessment d) Further development and testing of draft Theory of Change for each programme and across programmes

Years 2 and 3

Dependent on and informed by the findings of Year 1, Years 2 and 3 may involve:

e) Continued monitoring of the implementation of the programmes f) Impact evaluation for each programme

We would like to invite potential suppliers to a virtual meeting at 11:00-12:00 on 27 July 2022 to gauge the level of interest in these projects, to hear their views on what is needed to make it a success, to answer questions and to support potential suppliers to link up.

If you would like to attend this meeting please forward your email address to …@education.gov.uk

If you would like to ask any specific questions to be covered in the event, please send your questions to the email provided in the notification.

You must be registered as a supplier to be in with a chance of participating in this research competition. If you are not already registered as a supplier on RM6126 please access this link:

https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#research

Navigate to the RM6126 Research & Insights DPS, click on 'access as a supplier' and complete your registration.

The formal Call for Competition will be conducted via the Department for Education's Jaggaer e-Tendering Portal. You must also be registered on Jaggaer to receive an invitation to tender, ask clarification questions and submit a bid. Further information about how to register on Jaggaer be found here. https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html