--- title: "Longitudinal Study of Local Authority Child and Family Social Workers in England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2c059951-ecf0-4b84-a1a0-7d04559544df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c059951-ecf0-4b84-a1a0-7d04559544df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c059951-ecf0-4b84-a1a0-7d04559544df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c059951-ecf0-4b84-a1a0-7d04559544df.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2019-07-04" --- # Longitudinal Study of Local Authority Child and Family Social Workers in England Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c059951-ecf0-4b84-a1a0-7d04559544df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c059951-ecf0-4b84-a1a0-7d04559544df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c059951-ecf0-4b84-a1a0-7d04559544df.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for a Longitudinal Study of Local Authority Child and Family Social Workers in England. This study aims to gather evidence on recruitment, retention, and progression of social workers over the next five years, with a focus on various demographics and regional differences. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract is active, with a total value of £539,346. The contract period commences on 2nd April 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2023. Interested parties were required to submit their expressions of interest by 12pm on Monday, 15th January 2018. The research falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations looking to expand their business in the public sector. Companies specialising in social research, workforce studies, and consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this study, businesses can contribute to meaningful insights that can shape future recruitment strategies in child and family social work, thereby establishing their expertise in an essential public sector service. ## Notice Expressions of interest are sought for a new national longitudinal study of local authority child and family social workers in England. The aim of the study is to collect robust evidence on recruitment, retention and progression in child and family social work, by following a large and representative sample of social workers, at different stages of their career, over the next five years. It will aim to establish a much stronger understanding of recruitment issues, career pathways, choices and decisions and to investigate how these differ according to demographics, entry route, region, LA types, LA performance and local labour markets. Full details are provided in the attachment. Expressions of interest submitted must be no more than 1,000 words. Additional information: Deadline for EOIs - 12pm (noon) Monday 15th January 2018 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d704d1d-5544-4766-8900-6e3dfdf9d873 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Apr 2018 | | Contract period | 1 May 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £539,346 | | 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 | IFF RESEARCH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 4 Jul 2019 at 08:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d704d1d-5544-4766-8900-6e3dfdf9d873 - 12 Apr 2019 at 11:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d704d1d-5544-4766-8900-6e3dfdf9d873 - 15 Mar 2019 at 10:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d704d1d-5544-4766-8900-6e3dfdf9d873 - 15 Mar 2019 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d704d1d-5544-4766-8900-6e3dfdf9d873 - 7 Dec 2017 at 08:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ae4cc0-c47b-4f27-a074-46fb54c73993 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d704d1d-5544-4766-8900-6e3dfdf9d873 4th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ae4cc0-c47b-4f27-a074-46fb54c73993 7th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b69b6ebb-57e8-4a57-884f-e46d26f14668 EOI Advert - DFERPPU/2017/026 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d43f789c-66b4-4fe1-92d2-f66d62f39ee8 NEW EOI Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34c6e9a4-688c-41c1-a801-96e488e5ecce EORSBU2017026 Signed Contract - Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbef62f0-80e3-4b60-90e9-fc84541d37fd Variation 1 - 2017/026 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca1bd1cb-3a26-4520-9901-00e8f14cc66e Variation 2 - 2017/026 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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