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title: "Staying Close Feasibility Study"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Staying Close Feasibility Study

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c115a3e5-dd60-4d6b-b958-1868435b5e5f

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## Summary

The Department for Education is initiating a procurement process for a project titled "Staying Close Feasibility Study." This opportunity falls under the social research services industry category, with an intended budget of £50,000. Located in Manchester, England, the project is currently in the planning stage, with a key deadline for future notices set for 4 April 2022. The study aims to evaluate the implementation of new 'Staying Close' projects, with a report due by 30 June 2023, as a precursor to a nationwide rollout.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those operating within the fields of social research, consultancy, or project monitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those already on the Educational and Children's Social Care Professionals Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The successful delivery partner will contribute to a significant initiative aimed at enhancing social care, thus opening avenues for expanded contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

DfE are seeking procurement of a delivery partner to carry out a feasibility study of new Staying Close Projects during their first year of delivery. The delivery partner will closely monitor and track progress of new 'Staying Close' projects and produce a report by the 30 June 2023. The aim of the study will be to evaluate and assess how the Staying Close programme is implemented by the new providers without support from previous pilots. This study will inform the ambition to scale up the scheme to national rollout for year 2 and 3. DfE will be calling off the Educational and Children's Social Care Professionals DPS. If you are interested in this opportunity please ensure that you are a on the DPS as soon as possible. Details are here: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db987548-9c78-4581-ad0b-fabda89bbfec

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a17a126-f301-4b48-ad39-ce0fd49b18a2 |
| 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 | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2022 at 13:01 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a17a126-f301-4b48-ad39-ce0fd49b18a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a17a126-f301-4b48-ad39-ce0fd49b18a2
  14th March 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db987548-9c78-4581-ad0b-fabda89bbfec

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