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title: "RBKC Causes of Homelessness Research"
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# RBKC Causes of Homelessness Research

Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13b2fe55-2551-4c1b-adbf-1e5a07937188

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "RBKC Causes of Homelessness Research." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services and aims to gather qualitative insights about homelessness, particularly focusing on individuals with protected characteristics and hidden homelessness. The tender method is an open procedure and the tender period concluded on 22nd January 2021. The value of the project is estimated at £70,000, with the contract period starting on 1st February 2021 and running until 31st March 2021. All research is designated to be conducted within London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in homelessness and social research. Businesses with expertise in qualitative research methodologies and experience in working with marginalised communities would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this research, successful bidders can contribute to impactful solutions that inform local services and policies, ultimately aiding in the prevention of homelessness.

## Notice

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are seeking an organisation with experience in homelessness or working with marginalised groups to carry out a piece of qualitative research focusing on those with protected characteristics, and those experiencing hidden homelessness. This research should detail a range of journeys to homelessness and identify key stages where services could intervene earlier to prevent people reaching crisis point.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8479455-3f15-4bec-aeea-a91635e60e84 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 21 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,781 |
| 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 | CAPITALESOURCING |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W8 7NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Campden |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOMELESS LINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2021 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8479455-3f15-4bec-aeea-a91635e60e84
- 8 Jan 2021 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19273399-3046-457f-82ab-0f3a8661323c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8479455-3f15-4bec-aeea-a91635e60e84
  15th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19273399-3046-457f-82ab-0f3a8661323c
  8th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.capitalesourcing.com
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Provenance

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