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title: "Mixed Methods study on Role of residential Schools in Safeguarding Children from Sexual Abuse"
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# Mixed Methods study on Role of residential Schools in Safeguarding Children from Sexual Abuse

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80e9bda3-b350-45e7-990d-b177bb7a38be

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## Summary

The procurement process entails a mixed methods study on the role of residential schools in safeguarding children from sexual abuse, represented by the Crown Commercial Service based in Liverpool, England. The tender, initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, is currently in the award stage, having been completed recently. The research involves exploring key aspects such as prevention, identification, and reporting of child sexual abuse within residential schools. The procurement method used for this contract was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value amounts to £146,890 with a contract period from 28 September 2018 to 28 February 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in child welfare, safeguarding practices, and qualitative research methodologies. Companies focused on social research, ethic approval processes, or stakeholder engagement would be well-suited to compete in this field. With a growing emphasis on child protection within educational environments, businesses engaging in related services can leverage this procurement to enhance their market presence and contribute to essential safeguarding initiatives.

## Notice

4.1 The overarching aim of the research is to explore how child sexual abuse in residential schools in England and Wales is understood, prevented, identified/disclosed, recorded, reported and responded to. The research will also explore what constitutes good practice in the prevention, identification, reporting of and response to child sexual abuse in residential schools. 4.2 The research covers both child sexual abuse happening within a residential school context (e.g. on residential school premises, related to activities run by the residential school or involving residential school staff) as well as residential schools' role in safeguarding children from child sexual abuse which happens outside of the school context (such as in the home). As the research is seeking to explore the specific context of residential schools, the project should, as far as is practicable, focus on the experiences of residential pupils as opposed to day pupils in residential schools - taking into account the interactions between the two. 4.3 The requirement seeks to cover: 4.3.1 Prevention and identification of child sexual abuse in residential schools 4.3.2 Recording and reporting practices for child sexual abuse in residential schools 4.3.3 Response to child sexual abuse in residential schools 4.3.4 Securing ethical approval 4.3.5 Liaison with relevant external stakeholders 4.3.6 Case study selection 4.3.7 Mixed methods approach 4.3.8 Survey of residential schools on recorded incidents of child sexual abuse 4.3.9 Qualitative interviews and focus groups in residential schools and local authorities 4.3.10 Methodology 4.3.11 Analysis 4.3.12 Reporting 4.3.13 Dissemination and outputs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d5b8c1-1d17-49bb-8350-acaa4dbee8ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2018 - 28 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £146,890 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £146,890 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2018 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d5b8c1-1d17-49bb-8350-acaa4dbee8ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d5b8c1-1d17-49bb-8350-acaa4dbee8ef
  7th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d392e8eb-05d2-472b-af7d-92a67d3be793
  CCZZ18A25RM6018 - Contract Terms RedactedNV
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb1ea93c-7178-47f9-a9e4-65121c95567a
  CCZZ18A25 Letter of Appointment Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/013191b6-ed92-4e6f-b7e9-92ac9ffd299c
  CCZZ18A25Framework Award Letter redacted

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