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title: "HeadStart - Collaborative Research Partnership"
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# HeadStart - Collaborative Research Partnership

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-321b797c-3fb0-449f-b335-db002291a317

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## Summary

The Blackpool Council is overseeing the procurement process for the "HeadStart - Collaborative Research Partnership", a significant initiative aimed at enhancing youth resilience in Blackpool. This project falls within the research and development services category and has a total budget of £350,000, funded through the National Lottery. The procurement method employed for this opportunity is the open procedure, with a tender period that has concluded on 14th November 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2018 and will run through to 30th September 2021.

For businesses looking to expand, this tender presents a valuable opportunity, particularly for organisations that specialise in youth services, mental health interventions, and community development. Providers with expertise in delivering targeted programmes and those that can demonstrate an innovative, co-production approach would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful execution of this project can significantly contribute to building a resilient community in Blackpool, paving the way for further collaborations and funding opportunities in the future.

## Notice

HeadStart Blackpool is a five year Lottery funded programme providing universal and targeted interventions for 10-16 year olds across Blackpool. HeadStart's objectives are: To improve resilience in young people and prevent the onset of mental health conditions To build a resilient community across Blackpool To create a sustainable approach to resilience HeadStart's fundamentals are as follows Co-production Whole systems change Social justice approach One universal language and approach to resilience Brave and innovative Asset based approaches HeadStart is delivered through schools, in the community, and in homes providing approximately 20 universal and targeted interventions to local young people, the local workforce and parents/carers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29639d03-1aee-467f-91ee-e15e2bd5b37c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2018 at 13:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29639d03-1aee-467f-91ee-e15e2bd5b37c
- 13 Oct 2017 at 13:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29639d03-1aee-467f-91ee-e15e2bd5b37c
- 13 Oct 2017 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29639d03-1aee-467f-91ee-e15e2bd5b37c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29639d03-1aee-467f-91ee-e15e2bd5b37c
  16th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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