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Evaluation of Adoption Support Fund

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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30 Apr 2018 at 13:34

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09 Mar 2018 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The "Evaluation of Adoption Support Fund" tender, initiated by the Department for Education, seeks to assess the impact of the Adoption Support Fund in England, focusing on family and children's outcomes. This procurement falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and is classified as a limited tender using a competitive quotation method. The tender period concluded on 13 December 2017, while the contract is set to commence from 15 February 2018 and will run until 31 March 2021. The geographical scope includes the United Kingdom and its overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in the adoption sector or child welfare initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited to participate in this tender, leveraging their capabilities to conduct mixed-methods research, longitudinal studies, and qualitative analysis, aligning with the project's objectives to enhance policy development and service delivery for adoptive families.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of Adoption Support Fund

Notice Description

The aim of this research is to provide an up-to-date assessment of the impact of the Adoption Support Fund in England on family and children's outcomes. This research will be used to ensure that future investment in adoption support is targeted correctly and policies are developed in the most effective way. The key objectives of the research are: * Assess the suitability and impact of the Fund in improving the lives of adopted children and their families; * Provide an understanding of how the revised operating model support families to access support and ensure adoptive families receive the services they need in a timely and constructive way? * Provide an understanding of the learning from the development of RAAs and the regionalisation agenda that can be used to inform policy development of the Fund and wider adoption issues? * Assess the impact, and why, of the introduction and evolution of the Adoption Support Fund in local areas? And how has it informed development of local authority practice? The research will employ a mixed methods, longitudinal outcome and process evaluation including: * Longitudinal research with adoptive families * Longitudinal qualitative interviews with children and families * Longitudinal interviews with local authorities and providers of adoption including adoption support services * Case Studies with the RAAs and ASF Regional Pilots * Two flexible qualitative studies that respond to emerging issues during the lifetime of the project * Analysis of management information

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/586c3245-898e-470d-b3d4-59beb389c3b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Maura Lantrua
Contact Email
maura.lantrua@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC CARE

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