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title: "What Works Centre for Children's Social Care - Incubator and research Partner Contracts"
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# What Works Centre for Children's Social Care - Incubator and research Partner Contracts

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77c7a21e-b5d3-4a49-8ca7-1e76d766afc2

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) has initiated the procurement process for the "What Works Centre for Children's Social Care - Incubator and research Partner Contracts", with an estimated total value of £9.81 million. This open tender aims to identify suitable partners to develop and test a model for the Centre as well as conduct evidence synthesis and generate new research. The deadline for bid submissions is set for 5pm on 5th June 2017, with contracts expected to commence in July and September 2017 and concluding in March 2020. The procurement falls under the categories of research and development services, specifically focusing on social care related consultancy services and is located primarily in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that have expertise in social work and developmental research. Companies equipped to deliver innovative research methodologies or consultancy services tailored to children’s social care will find themselves particularly well-suited for competition. Engaging in this procurement aligns with the expanding focus on evidence-based practices in social care, offering businesses a chance to influence and contribute to transformative social initiatives.

## Notice

***New information added 16th May 2017 - Please note that any queries regarding the tender and tender process should be submitted by cop 24th May. We will aim to respond to all queries by 31st May.*** The DfE is pleased to announce that bids are now open for two parallel procurement exercises to develop the What Works Centre for Children's Social Care: 1. the first for an 'incubator' to develop and test a WWC model; and 2. the second for a research partner to start the evidence synthesis and generation of new research. The closing date for bids is 5pm on 5th June 2017. Completed bids and any questions should be directed to: CSC.WHATWORKSCENTRE@education.gov.uk. The contract start dates : Incubator - July 2017; Research Partner - September 2017. Contract End Date: March 2020 for both. Estimated value is PS9.81m in total for both contracts. Additional information: See Early Engagement Notice https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0995223-bf7e-4a76-9652-e213527ca67a?p=@NT08=UFQxUlRRPT0=NjJ for previous background information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5251469a-14ec-450b-9ea5-e6b6228c8a6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,810,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,766,354 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY; NESTA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2018 at 10:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5251469a-14ec-450b-9ea5-e6b6228c8a6f
- 17 Oct 2017 at 11:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5251469a-14ec-450b-9ea5-e6b6228c8a6f
- 29 Sep 2017 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5251469a-14ec-450b-9ea5-e6b6228c8a6f
- 1 Jun 2017 at 10:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7d6edf-e467-4b00-83e0-16e12931529d
- 25 May 2017 at 10:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7d6edf-e467-4b00-83e0-16e12931529d
- 16 May 2017 at 11:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7d6edf-e467-4b00-83e0-16e12931529d
- 5 May 2017 at 10:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7d6edf-e467-4b00-83e0-16e12931529d
- 21 Apr 2017 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7d6edf-e467-4b00-83e0-16e12931529d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5251469a-14ec-450b-9ea5-e6b6228c8a6f
  29th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7d6edf-e467-4b00-83e0-16e12931529d
  1st June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0399e939-4322-49c6-b3f3-d24e9a13fda1
  Invitatation to tender for incubation contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccbc34cb-a526-4618-8767-07c15aeae716
  Invitatation to tender for research partner contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0361409-ca18-40e1-b323-89167da270d4
  Frequently asked questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/646db08e-2f0a-4c9b-ba13-9efbd25add64
  Frequently asked questions revised 16.5.17
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eaeab757-0492-44bc-8d65-4b810e5565b8
  Frequently asked questions revised 25.5.17
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3d1bb94-6c01-402a-abf3-4e6ec7f01186
  Frequently asked questions revised 1.6.2017
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/176eeeec-418c-4c59-bfd4-5819df13f563
  Further award information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/029af733-8c97-4ba3-9271-7b14a7d02d70
  Additional Information

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0995223-bf7e-4a76-9652-e213527ca67a?p=@NT08=UFQxUlRRPT0=NjJ

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