Planning

Staying Close Feasibility Study

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

14 Mar 2022 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is initiating a procurement process for a project titled "Staying Close Feasibility Study." This opportunity falls under the social research services industry category, with an intended budget of £50,000. Located in Manchester, England, the project is currently in the planning stage, with a key deadline for future notices set for 4 April 2022. The study aims to evaluate the implementation of new 'Staying Close' projects, with a report due by 30 June 2023, as a precursor to a nationwide rollout.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those operating within the fields of social research, consultancy, or project monitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those already on the Educational and Children's Social Care Professionals Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The successful delivery partner will contribute to a significant initiative aimed at enhancing social care, thus opening avenues for expanded contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Staying Close Feasibility Study

Notice Description

DfE are seeking procurement of a delivery partner to carry out a feasibility study of new Staying Close Projects during their first year of delivery. The delivery partner will closely monitor and track progress of new 'Staying Close' projects and produce a report by the 30 June 2023. The aim of the study will be to evaluate and assess how the Staying Close programme is implemented by the new providers without support from previous pilots. This study will inform the ambition to scale up the scheme to national rollout for year 2 and 3. DfE will be calling off the Educational and Children's Social Care Professionals DPS. If you are interested in this opportunity please ensure that you are a on the DPS as soon as possible. Details are here: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db987548-9c78-4581-ad0b-fabda89bbfec

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a17a126-f301-4b48-ad39-ce0fd49b18a2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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