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title: "SOF2 Family Hubs Transformation Fund proj_6532 con_16166"
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# SOF2 Family Hubs Transformation Fund proj_6532 con_16166

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5025f36-70c9-46c6-8eab-8db03e7bfe44

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the evaluation of the SOF2 Family Hubs Transformation Fund. The contract, titled "SOF2 Family Hubs Transformation Fund proj_6532 con_16166," falls under the Research and Development services category and has a total value of £299,960. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from August 25, 2022, to March 31, 2024, and the tender period ended on June 1, 2022. The evaluation will largely focus on at least 12 local authorities transitioning to a Family Hub model in various locations, including the UK and Europe.

Businesses in the research and development services industry, particularly those with expertise in process evaluation and its impacts on families and staff, can leverage this contract to grow their operations. The Department for Education, as the buying organisation, sought SME suitability for this tender, offering opportunities for smaller businesses to compete. The contract was awarded to Ecorys UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Birmingham. The award notice was published on August 25, 2022, marking the commencement of the contract period. Businesses interested in providing consultancy services for similar projects can explore collaborations in the public procurement sector to expand their market presence.

## Notice

Evaluation of the SOF2 Family Hubs Transformation Fund - largely a process evaluation of at least 12 LAs as they transition to a Family Hub model, including the impacts of this on families and staff

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b946ee-6581-4231-b11f-b58d19d32a72 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £299,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £299,960 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECORYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2022 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b946ee-6581-4231-b11f-b58d19d32a72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b946ee-6581-4231-b11f-b58d19d32a72
  25th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d910be5-8672-400c-9fc5-b65465ff5b90
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