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title: "Conversion Therapy among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people - Evidence Review and Qualitative Study"
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# Conversion Therapy among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people - Evidence Review and Qualitative Study

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-245ded9c-b2e9-4ff2-9deb-a12667916d62

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## Summary

The Department for Education in the UK has launched a tender titled "Conversion Therapy among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people - Evidence Review and Qualitative Study." This initiative falls within the research and development services sector and aims to gather evidence to inform potential policy options to end conversion therapy practices. The tender period will close for expressions of interest (EOIs) on 19 November 2018 at 23:59. The successful contractor will be expected to conduct research between 21 December 2018 and 28 June 2019, with a contract value ranging from £40,000 to £60,000.

This procurement presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in research, social sciences, and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in LGBT issues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage. Participating in this tender could not only enhance your organisation's portfolio by contributing to an important social issue but also provide valuable insights and connections within the public sector.

## Notice

In order to inform the development of potential policy options to end the practice of conversion therapy with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the UK, the Government Equalities Office (GEO) is seeking expressions of interest to carry out a research project to include a rapid evidence review around conversion therapy, and qualitative research involving LGBT participants who have directly experienced conversion therapies in the UK. The deadline for EOIs is 19 November 2018 (23:59) Additional information: The deadline for EOIs is 19 November 2018 (23:59). The word count limit for this EOI is 1,500 words

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d2693db-2e3f-450c-8c19-67eb49178de8 |
| 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 | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2018 - 28 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2018 at 16:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d2693db-2e3f-450c-8c19-67eb49178de8
- 7 Nov 2018 at 16:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d2693db-2e3f-450c-8c19-67eb49178de8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d2693db-2e3f-450c-8c19-67eb49178de8
  7th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8fd68952-fb98-421e-8eb4-2af55181fd2e
  EOI Advert - GEO2018/05
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77944b20-0cef-440d-bb17-c74c4abcede9
  New EOI form

## Provenance

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