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title: "Research on the operation and impact of Safety Valve agreements on children, young people and their families. (con_26180)"
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# Research on the operation and impact of Safety Valve agreements on children, young people and their families. (con_26180)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cb4265c-3579-4b54-8bdb-a70adddfb49c

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the awarding phase of a public procurement process titled "Research on the operation and impact of Safety Valve agreements on children, young people and their families." The contract is categorised under research and development services and related consultancy services. The project aims to gather user perspectives in ten local authority case study areas within England, with the aim of understanding the experience and impact of Safety Valve agreements. The open procedure procurement method was used, and the tender period ended on 31st October 2024. The contract commenced on 7th November 2024 and runs until 30th June 2025, with a total value of £53,437.50.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in research and development or consultancy services. Businesses specialising in public sector consultancy, particularly those with expertise in impact assessment and user experience studies, would find this contract particularly fitting. Engaging in such public procurement projects allows businesses to expand their portfolio and garner valuable experience in working with government bodies, potentially leading to further contracts and business growth.

## Notice

This research will gather user views in ten local authority case study areas to help build an in-depth understanding of the experience, operation and impact of Safety Valve agreements in local areas. The research will also seek to capture learning and examples of effective practice, including barriers, to inform future policy relating to high needs funding and SEND.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf08372-0a39-475c-9c21-5e65fbd5c281 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,437 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,437 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ISOS PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 11:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf08372-0a39-475c-9c21-5e65fbd5c281
- 15 Nov 2024 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf08372-0a39-475c-9c21-5e65fbd5c281

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf08372-0a39-475c-9c21-5e65fbd5c281
  22nd November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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