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Working Together practice review: engagement with parents and carers involved in children's social care (con_27581)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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01 May 2025 at 23:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Education, a central government authority in the UK, involved a contract titled "Working Together practice review: engagement with parents and carers involved in children’s social care (con_27581)". Situated in London, the process pertains to the services category within the industry of research and development. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 4th March 2025, and covering the period from 5th March to 31st March 2025. The process utilized a limited procurement method, suitable for smaller-scale contracts, and the details were finalised on 2nd May 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those focused on engaging with social care systems. SMEs, like A T D FOURTH WORLD LIMITED, which won this contract, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities given the procurement method's emphasis on limited competition and below threshold conditions. Such projects can facilitate growth by allowing businesses to demonstrate expertise in conducting detailed assessments and forums, thereby expanding their portfolio in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Working Together practice review: engagement with parents and carers involved in children's social care (con_27581)

Notice Description

To design and deliver interviews and forums primarily with parents and carers previously involved with children's social care over the last year but up to the last 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050be2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018617-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,635 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.helpdesk@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

A T D FOURTH WORLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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