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title: "DfE/Birkbeck University - research into improving the experiences of care proceedings (con_26078)"
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# DfE/Birkbeck University - research into improving the experiences of care proceedings (con_26078)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3ed2d52-62c6-4277-8b47-78c53633769b

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract to Birkbeck University of London to conduct research aimed at improving the experiences of care proceedings, with Cafcass and the Family Rights Group as partners. Classified under the Research and Development services and consultancy category (CPV code: 73000000), this project is valued at £48,967. The procurement process used was a single tender action (direct procurement method), and the contract period spans from 31st October 2024 to 31st March 2025. The research will be conducted in England, United Kingdom, and is targeted primarily at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services within the education and social care sectors. SMEs in particular stand to benefit from participating in similar procurement processes, as this project underscores the DfE's support for smaller enterprises. Companies with expertise in family law, social services, and educational research are well-suited to compete for such tenders, which can enhance their credentials and expand their business portfolios.

## Notice

DfE has funded Birkbeck University of London, as lead delivery partner (in conjunction with Cafcass and the Family Rights Group) to undertake research into improving the experiences of care proceedings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfb4db8-af06-4156-8924-c954933bc3ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,967 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,967 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIRKBECK UNIVERSITY OF LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2024 at 00:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfb4db8-af06-4156-8924-c954933bc3ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfb4db8-af06-4156-8924-c954933bc3ac
  2nd November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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