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title: "Study of children joining family in England under the Dublin Regulation"
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# Study of children joining family in England under the Dublin Regulation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33b82b81-c85f-4a31-be1b-5e3f2da17b09

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Department for Education in England, inviting expressions of interest for a study titled "Study of children joining family in England under the Dublin Regulation." The procurement, classified under the industry category of research and development services, is currently in the award stage. The deadline for submitting expressions of interest was 12 noon on 22nd January 2018, with the contract period commencing on 2nd April 2018 and concluding on 31st July 2019. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, which facilitates wide participation from interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in research and related consultancy services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that can effectively analyse the impact of the Dublin Regulation on children and families in England would find this an advantageous opportunity. The awarded contract is valued at £139,792, indicating a promising project for those capable of offering innovative research solutions in this domain.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought to undertake a study of children that have joined family members in England under the Dublin Regulation. Full details are provided in the attached expression of interest. Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1000 words overall. Please do not include website links or references. Anything longer than 1000 words will be disregarded. Additional information: The deadline for EOIs is 12 noon, Monday 22nd January 2018. The Word count limit for EOIs is 1000 words.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec8bf85f-fe2a-4594-b649-008a1913a03d |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,792 |
| 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 | I.F.F 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

- 18 Mar 2021 at 17:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec8bf85f-fe2a-4594-b649-008a1913a03d
- 8 Jan 2018 at 17:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61123f81-7844-4a55-8a32-19c4faa8b0d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec8bf85f-fe2a-4594-b649-008a1913a03d
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61123f81-7844-4a55-8a32-19c4faa8b0d3
  8th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89552955-cbe6-46a3-b3f8-1aef780b1b14
  EOI Advert - DFERPPU/2017/084
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ad286ee-5a3b-4acf-9dcb-d08ba8d532fe
  NEW EOI Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/0003676c-f8c8-4ea0-b4cf-1b695dc912e0
  Redacted contract

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