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Research on the use of reasonable force, physical restraint and other restrictive practices in special schools and alternative provision schools in England (con_21462)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

19 Jul 2023 at 23:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Department For Education awarded a contract for a research project on the use of reasonable force, physical restraint, and other restrictive practices in special schools and alternative provision in England. The contract, with a value of £59,787.75, was awarded to Esro Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from 10th May 2023 to 31st October 2023.

This research project presents opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development services, particularly those focusing on consultancy services in the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender, given its focus on qualitative research aimed at exploring current practices in special schools and alternative provision in England.

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Notice Title

Research on the use of reasonable force, physical restraint and other restrictive practices in special schools and alternative provision schools in England (con_21462)

Notice Description

A qualitative research project to explore current practice in the use of reasonable force, restraint and other restrictive practices in special schools and alternative provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65083186-7aea-49e1-9a1e-39efb2a48ed1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98623882-1b10-4b20-9cdb-f18b3f4e781a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£59,787 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,787 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 May 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 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 FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESRO

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