--- title: "Evaluation of Adoption Support Fund" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f2b079d-aaa3-4d9b-888a-620ed5af3f5a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f2b079d-aaa3-4d9b-888a-620ed5af3f5a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f2b079d-aaa3-4d9b-888a-620ed5af3f5a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f2b079d-aaa3-4d9b-888a-620ed5af3f5a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-04-30" --- # Evaluation of Adoption Support Fund Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f2b079d-aaa3-4d9b-888a-620ed5af3f5a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f2b079d-aaa3-4d9b-888a-620ed5af3f5a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f2b079d-aaa3-4d9b-888a-620ed5af3f5a.json) ## Summary The "Evaluation of Adoption Support Fund" tender, initiated by the Department for Education, seeks to assess the impact of the Adoption Support Fund in England, focusing on family and children's outcomes. This procurement falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and is classified as a limited tender using a competitive quotation method. The tender period concluded on 13 December 2017, while the contract is set to commence from 15 February 2018 and will run until 31 March 2021. The geographical scope includes the United Kingdom and its overseas territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in the adoption sector or child welfare initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited to participate in this tender, leveraging their capabilities to conduct mixed-methods research, longitudinal studies, and qualitative analysis, aligning with the project's objectives to enhance policy development and service delivery for adoptive families. ## Notice The aim of this research is to provide an up-to-date assessment of the impact of the Adoption Support Fund in England on family and children's outcomes. This research will be used to ensure that future investment in adoption support is targeted correctly and policies are developed in the most effective way. The key objectives of the research are: * Assess the suitability and impact of the Fund in improving the lives of adopted children and their families; * Provide an understanding of how the revised operating model support families to access support and ensure adoptive families receive the services they need in a timely and constructive way? * Provide an understanding of the learning from the development of RAAs and the regionalisation agenda that can be used to inform policy development of the Fund and wider adoption issues? * Assess the impact, and why, of the introduction and evolution of the Adoption Support Fund in local areas? And how has it informed development of local authority practice? The research will employ a mixed methods, longitudinal outcome and process evaluation including: * Longitudinal research with adoptive families * Longitudinal qualitative interviews with children and families * Longitudinal interviews with local authorities and providers of adoption including adoption support services * Case Studies with the RAAs and ASF Regional Pilots * Two flexible qualitative studies that respond to emerging issues during the lifetime of the project * Analysis of management information ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/586c3245-898e-470d-b3d4-59beb389c3b4 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Dec 2017 | | Contract period | 15 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 2FJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC CARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2018 at 13:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/586c3245-898e-470d-b3d4-59beb389c3b4 - 9 Mar 2018 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/586c3245-898e-470d-b3d4-59beb389c3b4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/586c3245-898e-470d-b3d4-59beb389c3b4 30th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f801ce4-77d8-4660-97f9-03cce2408236 Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c2e5811-ae08-4fa8-a2e1-6d374caf9cff Contract Award ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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