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title: "Analysis of the call for evidence on the use of reasonable force and restrictive practices in schools in England (con_21171)"
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# Analysis of the call for evidence on the use of reasonable force and restrictive practices in schools in England (con_21171)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-448fe136-6ae2-49ad-9a98-a900d238866c

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the analysis of the call for evidence on the use of reasonable force and restrictive practices in schools in England. The contract is valued at £32,000 and was awarded to ICF Consulting Services Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period ending on 5th May 2023, and the contract period running from 2nd June 2023 to 4th August 2023. The Department for Education, based in Manchester, United Kingdom, initiated this tender.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing research and development services to compete for contracts in the education sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity. The Department for Education's call for evidence aims to enhance practices in schools, offering a valuable avenue for service providers in the education industry to contribute their expertise and grow their business.

## Notice

Contract to analyse the Department for Education's call for evidence on the use of reasonable force and restrictive practices in schools in England through fair and open competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/230ba80c-35e7-442a-bbdd-36e108588d99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2023 - 4 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2023 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/230ba80c-35e7-442a-bbdd-36e108588d99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/230ba80c-35e7-442a-bbdd-36e108588d99
  30th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

## Provenance

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