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Research in Practice STAR pilot (con_31728)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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03 Jun 2026 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Research in Practice STAR pilot (con_31728)", which falls under the services category. This procurement was focused on conducting a formative evaluation of the STAR tool's usability, reliability, and effectiveness in assessing the quality of social work supervision. The contract was awarded on 3rd June 2026 and will be active between 21st May 2026 and 30th June 2026. The procurement process employed was direct, below threshold, and without competition, exclusively targeting specific requirements at a lower contract value. The activity took place primarily in London and revolved around research services, showcasing the central government's involvement in enhancing public services.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research services, particularly those with experience in social work evaluation. The exclusion of a competitive process opens doors for established suppliers with pre-existing relationships or specialized expertise in the sector, such as NCB RiP, an SME already identified as suitable for this procurement. Such contracts could enable businesses to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their capacity in delivering public sector services, thereby enhancing their market credibility and establishing themselves as leaders in social service research innovations.

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Notice Title

Research in Practice STAR pilot (con_31728)

Notice Description

To conduct a formative evaluation of the STAR tool's usability, reliability, and To conduct a formative evaluation of the STAR tool's usability, reliability, and effectiveness in assessing the quality of social work supervision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ace3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052531-2026
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
£24,396 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 May 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

NCB RIP

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