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LISTENING TO CHILDREN IN KINSHIP CARE: A QUALITATIVE EXPLORATION OF LIVED EXPERIENCE (con_31011)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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19 Mar 2026 at 17:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located at Sanctuary Buildings in London, has completed a procurement process for the research contract titled "Listening to Children in Kinship Care: A Qualitative Exploration of Lived Experience". This contract falls under the services category, specifically research services, and is part of the central government's procurement efforts. The procurement was conducted using a limited competition method, designated as below threshold. The award for this contract was finalised on 19th March 2026, with the contract period starting on 13th March 2026 and set to conclude on 31st October 2026. The total contract value is £59,766. The research project aims to explore the lived experiences of children in kinship care, making it relevant to educational policy and child welfare.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with experience in social care and child welfare. With Coram, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) and social enterprise already involved as the supplier, similar organisations may find related future tenders advantageous for expanding their portfolio and influence within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in qualitative research and the capacity to provide insights into public policy concerning children's welfare will find this contract relevant. Engaging in such tenders can facilitate growth by aligning their offerings with government priorities, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and increased visibility in the sector.

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Notice Title

LISTENING TO CHILDREN IN KINSHIP CARE: A QUALITATIVE EXPLORATION OF LIVED EXPERIENCE (con_31011)

Notice Description

RESEARCH CONTRACT LISTENING TO CHILDREN IN KINSHIP CARE: A QUALITATIVE EXPLORATION OF LIVED EXPERIENCE.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fa7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025486-2026
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,805 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CORAM

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