Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bff-edac-71f9-aafd-8020aa439c5f/learning-gain [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Learning Gain [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value £50,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 14 Jun 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender HEFCE wishes to procure a non-discipline specific set of questions that will be used for the National Mixed Methodology Learning Gain, that focus on the following elements of cognitive skills: • Problem solving - the ability to examine a broad range of information, recognising patterns and selectively narrowing the information in order to resolve a problem. This can also involve creating innovative solutions, integrating information and highlighting possibilities that others may not grasp. • Critical thinking - involves decision making, formulating inferences, and calculating likelihoods. ### UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. 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Additional information: \* Please note this event has been extended to Tuesday 14June 2016 14:00 Read full description ## CPV classification Educational software package Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ad9bb0bf-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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