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title: "Evaluation of the looked after children's mental health assessment pilots"
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# Evaluation of the looked after children's mental health assessment pilots

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6891c8b8-1414-44c0-8458-81455249bc14

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for the evaluation of looked after children's mental health assessment pilots. This procurement, classified under research and development consultancy services, is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is set for 12 noon on Monday, 11th December 2017, and the contract period is anticipated to commence on 30th April 2018, concluding on 31st December 2020. The procurement method is open, specifically within an open procedure that is below threshold, and the opportunities are available across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health assessment and consultancy services, particularly those with experience working with children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the project aims to engage with organisations that can innovate and implement effective health assessment methodologies. The insights gained from this evaluation could position your business as a key provider in the mental health sector, helping to improve services for looked after children.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought to conduct an evaluation of pilots that will test new approaches to the health assessments that looked after children receive on entry to care. 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: Deadline for EOI's is 12 Noon on Monday 11th December 2017

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6752df47-719d-4aa7-b6b9-bd0e2838deec |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2017 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6752df47-719d-4aa7-b6b9-bd0e2838deec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6752df47-719d-4aa7-b6b9-bd0e2838deec
  24th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbfbffec-5d80-4078-874f-379c5422a1b1
  DFERPPU 2017/061 - Mental Health Assessment EOI Doc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/568ceebd-270f-4436-aa00-d88dbc5a4223
  EOI Form

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