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title: "Research in Practice Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-071c657b-cd44-488a-8e72-f166e957aaa4"
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buyer: "TORBAY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-06"
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# Research in Practice Subscription

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-071c657b-cd44-488a-8e72-f166e957aaa4

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Research in Practice Subscription" tender initiated by Torbay Council, located in Torquay, England. This contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as training software packages and social research services. The tender was awarded on 3rd March 2022 and encompasses a contract period running from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2024. The total contract value is £23,250, and the procurement method used was a waiver of financial regulations and contract procedures. The primary delivery area for this service is the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social research and training services, particularly those that are SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies offering innovative online research tools or training modules targeted at children's social care professionals would be well-positioned to compete in future related tenders. The commitment of Torbay Council to engaging local and small businesses further increases the potential for growth in this sector.

## Notice

Online research tool for children's social care but open to all staff with a Torbay Council email address and foster carers. Includes access to online learning and face to face training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9a62ec-c81d-4ce0-8e3d-8400e3066f83 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Waiver of Financial Regulations and Contract Procedures - Waiver 501. |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,250 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESEARCH IN PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48931000 - Training software package
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2022 at 16:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9a62ec-c81d-4ce0-8e3d-8400e3066f83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9a62ec-c81d-4ce0-8e3d-8400e3066f83
  6th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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