--- title: "The relationship between mental health and social mobility" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13d2ed0e-dd2e-4a70-a88b-afa5022edbf5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13d2ed0e-dd2e-4a70-a88b-afa5022edbf5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13d2ed0e-dd2e-4a70-a88b-afa5022edbf5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13d2ed0e-dd2e-4a70-a88b-afa5022edbf5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2019-04-26" --- # The relationship between mental health and social mobility Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13d2ed0e-dd2e-4a70-a88b-afa5022edbf5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13d2ed0e-dd2e-4a70-a88b-afa5022edbf5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13d2ed0e-dd2e-4a70-a88b-afa5022edbf5.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking proposals for a study titled "The relationship between mental health and social mobility". This research initiative falls under the social work and related services category, specifically aimed at exploring the connections between mental health issues and social mobility in the UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd May 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd June 2019 and will run until 31st March 2020, with a total contract value estimated at £100,000, and a minimum bid value of £50,000. Bidders can deliver their services across various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. This tender presents a great opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social research, mental health, or related fields. Businesses capable of conducting thorough studies and providing insightful data on the interplay between mental health and social mobility will be well-positioned to compete. By engaging in this process, successful applicants could enhance their visibility in the public sector while contributing valuable knowledge that can influence social policies in the UK. ## Notice There is an increasing amount of research conducted into mental health, its potential causes and the impact it can have on people's lives. However, there is a gap in understanding the links between mental health and social mobility: is there a relationship, and if there is, can causality be determined? The Social Mobility Commission is inviting proposals to undertake a study into the links between mental health and social mobility. This research forms part of the Social Mobility Commission's role to produce relevant research that provides new data and insights on social mobility in the UK. There are a range of factors that can influence a person's chances of suffering from mental illness, and mental illness itself is a label that encompasses a broad range of illnesses. The research will investigate the potential impact these might have on the likelihood of a person being socially mobile. The research should consider whether being socially mobile, either upwards or downwards, can impact on a person's mental health, either positively or negatively. This work compliments a similar project for which we are inviting proposals regarding social mobility and poor physical health. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5565f31b-06dc-4ac8-9b61-ff38e3f9e20f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 26 Apr 2019 at 11:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5565f31b-06dc-4ac8-9b61-ff38e3f9e20f - 8 Apr 2019 at 11:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5565f31b-06dc-4ac8-9b61-ff38e3f9e20f - 8 Apr 2019 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5565f31b-06dc-4ac8-9b61-ff38e3f9e20f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5565f31b-06dc-4ac8-9b61-ff38e3f9e20f 26th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11e0af43-7aac-4c78-a7c0-d3f85a339dd2 Invitation to tender letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/801b9ccb-9639-450b-a2b8-62ae9a6fb7b1 Clarifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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