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Research in Practice STAR testing (con_28995)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Nov 2025 at 17:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process summarised pertains to a contract awarded by the Department for Education, located at Sanctuary Buildings, London, United Kingdom, in the UKI32 region. The project, titled "Research in Practice STAR testing (con_28995)", falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research services. The procurement stage reached completion with an award, and the project period spans from 5th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method was direct, identified as "Below threshold - without competition", and was legalised under the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was officially signed on 5th November 2025, with a gross contract value of £87,828.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to specialised consultancy businesses focusing on research services, such as those involved in evaluating and enhancing social work practices. SMEs, particularly those with expertise in qualitative and quantitative evaluations, would find this contract advantageous due to its focus on assessing the usability and reliability of tools in social work supervision. The procurement's direct award method may be particularly suitable for firms that have established credibility in this niche domain, offering a focused engagement without the complexities of competitive bidding.

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Notice Title

Research in Practice STAR testing (con_28995)

Notice Description

To undertake a formative evaluation of the usability, reliability, and value of the STAR tool for assessing the quality of social work supervision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e6b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076215-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,190 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
contract-grant.data@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

NCB RIP

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