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LONGITUDINAL STUDY: TRACKING THE NEEDS, EXPERIENCES AND OUTCOMES OF CHILDREN LEAVING CARE THROUGH PERMANENCE OR SPECIAL GUARDIANSHIP

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

16 Nov 2021 at 10:43

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19 Apr 2021 at 08:06

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TenderAmendment

16 Apr 2021 at 16:55

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Tender

29 Mar 2021 at 09:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for a significant longitudinal research study titled "Tracking the Needs, Experiences and Outcomes of Children Leaving Care through Permanence or Special Guardianship." This procurement falls within the research and development services sector and is based in England. The tender period is open until 20 April 2021, with the project design expected to commence around August 2021. The total estimated contract value is approximately £1.6 million, covering a contract period from August 2021 to July 2029. The procurement follows an open procedure which is below threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for large organisations, especially those with expertise in longitudinal studies and mixed-methods research. Companies specialising in research methodologies, data analysis, and social care will find this project particularly suitable. As the Department for Education emphasises the complexity of outcomes for children transitioning from care, stakeholders able to collaborate in a consortium would be advantageous, as this may not be suitable for SMEs or VSOs on their own. Engaging in this study could significantly amplify a company's profile and impact in the educational and social services sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LONGITUDINAL STUDY: TRACKING THE NEEDS, EXPERIENCES AND OUTCOMES OF CHILDREN LEAVING CARE THROUGH PERMANENCE OR SPECIAL GUARDIANSHIP

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought to undertake a large-scale longitudinal research study to investigate the needs, experiences and outcomes of children who have left care on an Adoption Order (AO) and Special Guardianship Order (SGO). The aim of this research is to provide an updated understanding of the needs, experiences and long-term outcomes for children leaving care through these routes. The Department wishes this study to be a seminal piece of research that provides a detailed understanding of the complexity that lies behind outcomes for children and young people leaving care permanently, how these affect and impact on a full range of outcomes, how these change over time, and how they vary between different routes to permanence. We anticipate that the study will develop from a feasibility stage that will consider and identify the best approach that will deliver on the aims and objectives; explore the availability and accessibility of the data; and establish an appropriate sampling frame. A central plank of the study will be a mixed methods longitudinal survey of children that left care on an AO or SGO and their families/ carers, following children and young people over five years. It is envisaged that the first wave, and at least one subsequent wave, will be wholly face to face with the remaining waves a mixture of face to face, phone, and web survey (dependant on the situation with Covid-19). We also envisage supporting the longitudinal surveys with qualitative interviews with children and families; analysis of case files; and qualitative interviews with local authority and Regional Adoption Agency stakeholder. We anticipate that project design and set up will commence around August 2021 with the feasibility stage needing to report and complete by the end of March 2022. Subject to future Spending Review funding, the mainstage piloting and fieldwork would begin Summer/ Autumn 2022. This would also be subject to agreed design and approach with the appointed contractor. Further details can be found on the attached EOI advert. **Update 16/04/2021 ** - Clarification Question: (for information) Q) Clarification has been requested on what the DfE considers to be long-term outcomes. A) In terms of long-term outcomes, our current thinking is that the focus would be a combination of chronological age and years since placement. We think there would be particular interest in tracking progress into adolescence, although this may vary depending on the age at placement. At the Invitation to Tender stage, we would encourage bidders to explore the longer-term outcomes that they feel are most relevant and interesting. **Further update 19/04/2021 ** - Clarification Question: (for information) Q) Clarification has been requested on the focus on the research. A) The research will focus on England only. Additional information: We expect this project is not suitable for SMEs or VSOs, unless as part of a suitable consortium. Additional email address for contact regarding this EOI: Anna.Wales@education.gov.uk The estimated contract values stated in this advert indicate the total project value, including the feasibility stage, design and set-up.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0551fac-aa3c-49b3-b606-b038d412e6d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,513,978 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

ECORYS

Further Information

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