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title: "Research on the use of reasonable force, physical restraint and other restrictive practices in special schools and alternative provision schools in England (con_21462)"
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# Research on the use of reasonable force, physical restraint and other restrictive practices in special schools and alternative provision schools in England (con_21462)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65083186-7aea-49e1-9a1e-39efb2a48ed1

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## Summary

The Department For Education awarded a contract for a research project on the use of reasonable force, physical restraint, and other restrictive practices in special schools and alternative provision in England. The contract, with a value of £59,787.75, was awarded to Esro Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from 10th May 2023 to 31st October 2023.

This research project presents opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development services, particularly those focusing on consultancy services in the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender, given its focus on qualitative research aimed at exploring current practices in special schools and alternative provision in England.

## Notice

A qualitative research project to explore current practice in the use of reasonable force, restraint and other restrictive practices in special schools and alternative provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98623882-1b10-4b20-9cdb-f18b3f4e781a |
| 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 | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,787 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,787 |
| 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 | ESRO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2023 at 23:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98623882-1b10-4b20-9cdb-f18b3f4e781a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98623882-1b10-4b20-9cdb-f18b3f4e781a
  19th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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