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title: "DHSC: Start for Life Good Practice Services"
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# DHSC: Start for Life Good Practice Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fed7164-2c04-4174-aecd-fe15cd211866

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for 'Start for Life Good Practice Services' under a selective procurement method, involving the collection of examples of local authorities' good practice in social research services. The contract value is £41,221 GBP, with a contract period starting on January 10, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2024, with Molly Bruce as the main contact point. The procurement process reached the award stage on January 10, 2024, with RSM UK Consulting LLP being the successful supplier.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for organisations capable of delivering social research services related to Start for Life programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in social research and experience in public sector collaborations are well-suited to compete. The procurement process was completed, and the contract is currently active, offering a chance for interested businesses to engage with DHSC and contribute to enhancing services geared towards family hubs and Start for Life initiatives.

## Notice

DHSC is seeking to commission an organisation to undertake the collection and production of examples of local authorities' (LAs) good practice in delivering Start for Life services, particularly services receiving DHSC funding through the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1403a761-9b1f-414d-b23b-18c0d32e70c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,221 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,221 |
| 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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | RSM UK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2024 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1403a761-9b1f-414d-b23b-18c0d32e70c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1403a761-9b1f-414d-b23b-18c0d32e70c2
  26th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9701b03c-2241-4f13-af25-48783195db6e
  RM6126-Order-Form-For-Contract - Start for Life Good Practice Services - RSM signed (1)_Redacted

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