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DHSC: Start for Life Good Practice Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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26 Jan 2024 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for 'Start for Life Good Practice Services' under a selective procurement method, involving the collection of examples of local authorities' good practice in social research services. The contract value is £41,221 GBP, with a contract period starting on January 10, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2024, with Molly Bruce as the main contact point. The procurement process reached the award stage on January 10, 2024, with RSM UK Consulting LLP being the successful supplier.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for organisations capable of delivering social research services related to Start for Life programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in social research and experience in public sector collaborations are well-suited to compete. The procurement process was completed, and the contract is currently active, offering a chance for interested businesses to engage with DHSC and contribute to enhancing services geared towards family hubs and Start for Life initiatives.

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Notice Title

DHSC: Start for Life Good Practice Services

Notice Description

DHSC is seeking to commission an organisation to undertake the collection and production of examples of local authorities' (LAs) good practice in delivering Start for Life services, particularly services receiving DHSC funding through the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fed7164-2c04-4174-aecd-fe15cd211866
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1403a761-9b1f-414d-b23b-18c0d32e70c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,221 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,221 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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