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Care Leaver Deep Dives (con_30995)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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19 Mar 2026 at 17:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process titled "Care Leaver Deep Dives," aimed at addressing the concerning early death rates among care-experienced young people. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on research services. The contract was awarded directly, below the threshold and without competition, reflecting the urgent nature of the issue at hand. The review was conducted by Clare Chamberlain Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) headquartered in Teddington, UK. The award was active as of March 13, 2026, with the entire contract period stretching until June 30, 2026, and the gross value set at £20,000.

This contract provides an important opportunity for SMEs specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in social policy and data analysis, to engage with central government objectives. With the Department for Education's focus on care leavers, businesses offering innovative solutions to complex social issues have the chance to broaden their portfolios and collaborate on impactful projects. The direct award method suggests opportunities for trusted partners and entities with specialised knowledge to secure future contracts by demonstrating their effectiveness in addressing urgent and sensitive societal challenges.

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Notice Title

Care Leaver Deep Dives (con_30995)

Notice Description

To understand and address the shockingly high number of early deaths amongst care experienced young people, the Minister for Children and Families has asked the Department to conduct a review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025496-2026
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
£16,666 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 - 30 Jun 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
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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

CLARE CHAMBERLAIN

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