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Multi-agency Practice Principles for responding to child exploitation and extra-familial harm

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Aug 2025 at 15:29

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in the United Kingdom has completed the procurement process for the "Multi-agency Practice Principles for responding to child exploitation and extra-familial harm." This contract falls under the education and training services industry category and is centred in London. It was carried out using a direct award method, which facilitated the selection of the service provider without a competitive tender process. The contract was awarded to Research In Practice, an SME, with a planned contract period from 3rd September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The awarding stage is complete, and a future signature date for the contract is scheduled on 3rd September 2025. The procurement process was outlined by legal basis 2023/54, ensuring compliance with applicable UK legislation.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations with a background in education and training services. SMEs specialising in policy implementation, child protection, and stakeholder engagement would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The focus on direct procurement methods highlights the importance of establishing a strong track record and demonstrating unique expertise, as demonstrated by Research In Practice. Their capability to engage with varied sectoral needs and offer maximum impact within tight timescales was key to securing this contract, setting a benchmark for potential contenders in future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi-agency Practice Principles for responding to child exploitation and extra-familial harm

Notice Description

Refresh and relaunch of multi-agency practice principles to help local areas respond to child exploitation and extra-familial harm

Procurement Information

A direct award to Research in Practice to carry out the work will offer the best value for money and maximum impact within the tight timescales required. This is based on an assessment of the unique needs of this project in relation to the supplier's previous experience in this area, their detailed understanding of our policy ambition and the ability to engage well with and take into consideration the varying needs of the sector. Research in Practice are well respected as an independent voice with a proven track record in engaging effectively with a range of stakeholders. As such they are well placed to undertake this work effectively and have demonstrated their ability to be able to start this work in the requied tight timeframe.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050641-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,380 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lois.crow@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

RESEARCH IN PRACTICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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