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title: "Research contract supporting the Pathfinder Evaluation Programme (Strand 2) for Children and Families"
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# Research contract supporting the Pathfinder Evaluation Programme (Strand 2) for Children and Families

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95d558c3-f24f-4d46-9d99-57a5455807ab

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a research contract supporting the Pathfinder Evaluation Programme (Strand 2) for Children and Families. The contract, valued at £119,021.90 GBP, involves primary research on the experience of children and families impacted by the new pathfinder model for family courts. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 1st February 2024, with the contract period running from 20th March 2024 to 19th February 2025. The contracting authority is the Ministry of Justice, based in Leeds, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations providing social research services to engage with the Ministry of Justice in the UK. Businesses focusing on supporting vulnerable user groups and aligning experiences with policy goals would find this tender suitable. The University of Central Lancashire was awarded the contract, showcasing that both large-scale and higher education institutions can compete successfully for such procurement opportunities. The delivery addresses include regions within the United Kingdom, reflecting the varied geographic scope of the research contract.

## Notice

Primary research on the experience of children and families who have been through the new pathfinder model designed to improve the experience of family courts for some of the most vulnerable users and to understand how their experiences align to the key policy goals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf8d5f89-d1c5-43e9-a5ff-fb31f892b02a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2024 - 19 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,021 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,021 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 22 May 2024 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf8d5f89-d1c5-43e9-a5ff-fb31f892b02a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf8d5f89-d1c5-43e9-a5ff-fb31f892b02a
  22nd May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55fd9dff-89bc-451c-a0b2-860f880c3f11
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk

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