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title: "Evaluation of the Family Finding, Befriending and Mentoring Programme - con_24464"
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# Evaluation of the Family Finding, Befriending and Mentoring Programme - con_24464

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e88f137-6ce3-4c24-8752-762e1b849b6c

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded the contract "Evaluation of the Family Finding, Befriending and Mentoring Programme" to Ecorys UK. This contract falls under the services category with a value of £818,400. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 29th January 2024, and the contract period spans from 29th February 2024 to 31st March 2028.

This award presents opportunities for businesses interested in research and development services and related consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. Businesses should consider aligning with the needs of the Department for Education, the contracting authority, which initiated this contract.

## Notice

**This is NOT a call for competition**. This is the contract award notice for: Evaluation of the Family Finding, Befriending and Mentoring Programme - con_24464. The competition was carried out using the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d124437-c763-4804-a50e-451266c65a83 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £818,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £818,400 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECORYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2024 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d124437-c763-4804-a50e-451266c65a83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d124437-c763-4804-a50e-451266c65a83
  28th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/797869a3-4b30-4ed5-865b-a90a1faecc7e
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