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title: "Evaluations of pilots to reduce family court delays"
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# Evaluations of pilots to reduce family court delays

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9550f210-550e-4a12-8aa1-5b772331dcf7

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## Summary

The Department for Education is planning the procurement process for "Evaluations of pilots to reduce family court delays" in the research and development services category. The tender is in the planning stage, with a milestone engagement end date set for December 12, 2023. The Department is looking for potential suppliers to participate in a virtual event to discuss children's social care evaluations. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender by the Department for Education presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services related to children's social care evaluations. Suppliers interested in participating in the market engagement event on December 12, 2023, are encouraged to contact CSC.RESEARCH@education.gov.uk. The Department is seeking innovative solutions to reduce delays in family court processes, providing a chance for SMEs and VCSEs to contribute to this important area of social policy.

## Notice

This PIN is for market engagement only. It does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by the Department for Education. The requirements and values set out below may be subject to change. The Department for Education (DfE) are excited to invite potential suppliers to a virtual event on Tuesday 12th December 2-3 to gauge level of interest for three children's social care mixed-methods evaluations. If you are interested in attending this event, please forward your email address to CSC.RESEARCH@education.gov.uk. Please include any specific questions you would like covered at the event. The event will include an overview of the policy background, proposed evaluation methods, and a Q&A. A question and answer log will be circulated after the session has taken place. Please see attachment for further information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf5d697-8cd0-45d4-9108-0ab186a741dd |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2023 at 12:21 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf5d697-8cd0-45d4-9108-0ab186a741dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf5d697-8cd0-45d4-9108-0ab186a741dd
  4th December 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f3508b3-858f-461a-8653-05509a7970ba
  Details for the Market engagement event

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