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title: "Research and discovery work associated with the Data Acceleration Fund programme"
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# Research and discovery work associated with the Data Acceleration Fund programme

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8da6d04-bb7b-4cfa-a947-716ec944faa3

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## Summary

Leeds City Council has awarded a contract for "Research and discovery work associated with the Data Acceleration Fund programme," classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. The award was made on 17 March 2022, with a contract period starting the same day and concluding on 31 May 2022. This direct procurement method has an awarded contract value of £25,000, and the delivery is set to take place in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract is currently active.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research, consultancy services, and data analysis, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with expertise in early help practice improvement and data system architecture are especially well-positioned to compete for contracts under this programme, which aims to enhance governance and planning through collaborative partner engagement to inform future project phases.

## Notice

The DAF programme has identified a need to appoint an external contractor to undertake the initial inception phase of the DAF programme to undertake research and discovery to inform the next phase of the programme. The DAF involves a complexity of partners and we urgently need to translate the collective commitment achieved into agreed actions. The output of this inception stage will be: o Firmed up governance, plans and budget for the DAF in place o Workstream plans For frontline early help practice improvement including practitioner and family engagement Support for Bradford data sets and outputs for early identification of autism Plans for Leeds data sets and outputs for adverse childhood experiences / childhood trauma Leeds requirements for engaging IDS on creating data systems & architecture Plans for national feedback & engagement including with Information Commissioner Office etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9cf7b65-8c47-4520-8ae8-ddcd62f562b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2022 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIAL FINANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9cf7b65-8c47-4520-8ae8-ddcd62f562b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9cf7b65-8c47-4520-8ae8-ddcd62f562b2
  18th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=44563&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104105
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leeds.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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