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SOF2 Family Hubs Transformation Fund proj_6532 con_16166

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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25 Aug 2022 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the evaluation of the SOF2 Family Hubs Transformation Fund. The contract, titled "SOF2 Family Hubs Transformation Fund proj_6532 con_16166," falls under the Research and Development services category and has a total value of £299,960. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from August 25, 2022, to March 31, 2024, and the tender period ended on June 1, 2022. The evaluation will largely focus on at least 12 local authorities transitioning to a Family Hub model in various locations, including the UK and Europe.

Businesses in the research and development services industry, particularly those with expertise in process evaluation and its impacts on families and staff, can leverage this contract to grow their operations. The Department for Education, as the buying organisation, sought SME suitability for this tender, offering opportunities for smaller businesses to compete. The contract was awarded to Ecorys UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Birmingham. The award notice was published on August 25, 2022, marking the commencement of the contract period. Businesses interested in providing consultancy services for similar projects can explore collaborations in the public procurement sector to expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

SOF2 Family Hubs Transformation Fund proj_6532 con_16166

Notice Description

Evaluation of the SOF2 Family Hubs Transformation Fund - largely a process evaluation of at least 12 LAs as they transition to a Family Hub model, including the impacts of this on families and staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5025f36-70c9-46c6-8eab-8db03e7bfe44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b946ee-6581-4231-b11f-b58d19d32a72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£299,960 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£299,960 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECORYS

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