--- title: "Research into children's views on staying safe from online-facilitated child sexual abuse" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8d494ff4-1385-414f-a743-80c13c60a47e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d494ff4-1385-414f-a743-80c13c60a47e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d494ff4-1385-414f-a743-80c13c60a47e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d494ff4-1385-414f-a743-80c13c60a47e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2018-08-28" --- # Research into children's views on staying safe from online-facilitated child sexual abuse Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d494ff4-1385-414f-a743-80c13c60a47e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d494ff4-1385-414f-a743-80c13c60a47e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d494ff4-1385-414f-a743-80c13c60a47e.json) ## Summary The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) is conducting a public procurement process titled "Research into children's views on staying safe from online-facilitated child sexual abuse." This opportunity is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV Code: 73000000). The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to end on 17th September 2018. The contract is expected to start on 11th October 2018 and last for one year, concluding on 10th October 2019. The project will be based in London, England, at the Home Office's headquarters. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mixed-methods research, particularly those with experience in engaging with children and young people on sensitive topics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, especially if they can demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality, ethical research projects. With strict deadlines and a focus on accessible communication of research findings, successful bidders will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on child safety education while expanding their portfolio and client base. ## Notice The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse ('the Inquiry') is seeking to commission a small-scale mixed-methods (qualitative and quantitative) research project, the aims of which are to: understand children's knowledge about staying safe from online-facilitated child sexual abuse; Understand how they learn about the dangers of online-facilitated child sexual abuse, and their views on education on staying safe online; understand the online experiences and behaviours of children and their attitudes towards the risks of sexual abuse facilitated online. The Inquiry is seeking to appoint a supplier with expertise in conducting mixed-methods research with children and young people about sensitive topics, and with knowledge of online-facilitated child sexual abuse. The supplier must have a proven track record of delivering ethical, high quality research projects for government or other high profile clients. They must also have the capacity to deliver the project within challenging timescales, be responsive to queries, and have an ability to write research outputs for non-technical audiences in plain, accessible language, including undertaking a robust quality assurance process involving multiple review stages. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing commercial@iicsa.org.uk Your email must clearly state: the name/reference of this procurement the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details The IICSA will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. The IICSA is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a08c623e-f0fd-4cbb-93f8-6eae038cb5e0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 28 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Oct 2018 - 10 Oct 2019 | | 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 | HOME OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Aug 2018 at 11:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a08c623e-f0fd-4cbb-93f8-6eae038cb5e0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a08c623e-f0fd-4cbb-93f8-6eae038cb5e0 28th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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