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title: "SEND Futures Longitudinal Study Discovery Phase"
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# SEND Futures Longitudinal Study Discovery Phase

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc86e65d-18c9-4cb7-8c43-a1d986fa3a2b

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## Summary

The "SEND Futures Longitudinal Study Discovery Phase" is a completed tender initiated by the Department for Education, based in Sheffield, England. This procurement process was conducted under the open procedure for research and development services, with a total contract value of £809,825. The tender period concluded on 14th January 2019, while the contract commenced on 29th August 2019 and is set to run until 30th June 2021. This study aims to evaluate survey response and retention among children and young people with Special Educational Needs in England, intending to inform a possible longitudinal study.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those focused on educational services and special needs consultancy. Companies with expertise in conducting research with children and young individuals, especially those familiar with special educational needs methodologies, would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find viable opportunities through this contract, contributing to their growth in the public sector.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought for a research project seeking to examine survey response and retention amongst children and young people (CYP) with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in England. This work will be used to inform the viability of a potential future longitudinal study of CYP with SEN currently being considered by the Department.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f10b7beb-abea-4a20-8317-aa6c019a8ceb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £809,825 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £809,825 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2019 at 10:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f10b7beb-abea-4a20-8317-aa6c019a8ceb
- 7 Nov 2019 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f10b7beb-abea-4a20-8317-aa6c019a8ceb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f10b7beb-abea-4a20-8317-aa6c019a8ceb
  8th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44acff1b-e46f-4794-968d-b16ad77174c7
  Contract for SEND Futures Longitudinal Study

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