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Foster Care Support Project - NE Con_22181

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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26 Oct 2023 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a tender for the Foster Care Support Project - NE Con_22181. The project involves research and development services for fostering care recruitment and provision. The contract value is £250,000, with a selective procurement method and a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 6th July 2023, and the contract runs from 24th October 2023 to 31st March 2025. The buying organisation is based in London, England, and the project targets services in the CPV category.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs interested in research and development services for foster care. Businesses offering innovative approaches to foster care recruitment and provision are well-suited to compete. The project caters to a wide geographical scope, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. With a focus on service provision, this tender promotes collaboration between the Department for Education and suitable suppliers for project success.

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Notice Title

Foster Care Support Project - NE Con_22181

Notice Description

A two year project that will look at the development and implementation of a new approach to supporting foster care recruitment, retention and provision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c90d380d-0eec-45b1-beaf-e0737948625c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f941ac64-83d5-484b-87ae-39ef53e34efe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 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
Not specified
Contact Email
lydia.yeomans@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
44

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS MORI

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