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Research into children's views on staying safe from online-facilitated child sexual abuse

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28 Aug 2018 at 11:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) is conducting a public procurement process titled "Research into children's views on staying safe from online-facilitated child sexual abuse." This opportunity is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV Code: 73000000). The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to end on 17th September 2018. The contract is expected to start on 11th October 2018 and last for one year, concluding on 10th October 2019. The project will be based in London, England, at the Home Office's headquarters.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mixed-methods research, particularly those with experience in engaging with children and young people on sensitive topics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, especially if they can demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality, ethical research projects. With strict deadlines and a focus on accessible communication of research findings, successful bidders will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on child safety education while expanding their portfolio and client base.

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Notice Title

Research into children's views on staying safe from online-facilitated child sexual abuse

Notice Description

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse ('the Inquiry') is seeking to commission a small-scale mixed-methods (qualitative and quantitative) research project, the aims of which are to: understand children's knowledge about staying safe from online-facilitated child sexual abuse; Understand how they learn about the dangers of online-facilitated child sexual abuse, and their views on education on staying safe online; understand the online experiences and behaviours of children and their attitudes towards the risks of sexual abuse facilitated online. The Inquiry is seeking to appoint a supplier with expertise in conducting mixed-methods research with children and young people about sensitive topics, and with knowledge of online-facilitated child sexual abuse. The supplier must have a proven track record of delivering ethical, high quality research projects for government or other high profile clients. They must also have the capacity to deliver the project within challenging timescales, be responsive to queries, and have an ability to write research outputs for non-technical audiences in plain, accessible language, including undertaking a robust quality assurance process involving multiple review stages. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing commercial@iicsa.org.uk Your email must clearly state: the name/reference of this procurement the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details The IICSA will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. The IICSA is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d494ff4-1385-414f-a743-80c13c60a47e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a08c623e-f0fd-4cbb-93f8-6eae038cb5e0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Oct 2018 - 10 Oct 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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