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title: "Children's Social Care Lead Reviewer"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86129f2b-780c-4846-9f0e-15328b3adec6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-05-07"
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# Children's Social Care Lead Reviewer

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86129f2b-780c-4846-9f0e-15328b3adec6

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Children's Social Care Lead Reviewer" was conducted by the Department for Education, located in London, England. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the design and execution of research and development. The contract, valued at £141,329, was awarded using a direct award method, with the contract period commencing on 1 March 2021 and concluding on 31 March 2022. The tender period ended on 1 February 2021. The successful bid was submitted by Josh MacAlister, a supplier from Cumbria.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to engage in social care evaluations and related research projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete in this process. They can provide innovative solutions and insights essential for the comprehensive review of children's social care services in England, thereby benefiting from potential growth and further procurement opportunities in the sector.

## Notice

The Contractor will be required to lead a widescale review of children's social care in England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d832563-20b0-42f2-ba00-55c11a5dd9b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £141,329 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,329 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOSH MACALISTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 7 May 2021 at 09:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d832563-20b0-42f2-ba00-55c11a5dd9b3
- 15 Apr 2021 at 14:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d832563-20b0-42f2-ba00-55c11a5dd9b3
- 4 Mar 2021 at 14:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d832563-20b0-42f2-ba00-55c11a5dd9b3
- 4 Mar 2021 at 12:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d832563-20b0-42f2-ba00-55c11a5dd9b3
- 4 Mar 2021 at 11:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d832563-20b0-42f2-ba00-55c11a5dd9b3
- 4 Mar 2021 at 09:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d832563-20b0-42f2-ba00-55c11a5dd9b3
- 4 Mar 2021 at 09:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d832563-20b0-42f2-ba00-55c11a5dd9b3
- 3 Mar 2021 at 16:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d832563-20b0-42f2-ba00-55c11a5dd9b3
- 3 Mar 2021 at 16:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d832563-20b0-42f2-ba00-55c11a5dd9b3
- 2 Mar 2021 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d832563-20b0-42f2-ba00-55c11a5dd9b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d832563-20b0-42f2-ba00-55c11a5dd9b3
  7th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/464646b8-bbbf-4909-ba5f-21a3386fb84b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d7bbf9a-600e-4559-b88e-3d1732de8748
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c9d0aa5-fb0a-4378-bb72-4a3be9894269
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/303612e8-6772-4ee1-8a53-76b6b34f7de6
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