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title: "Evaluation of the looked after children's mental health assessment pilots"
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# Evaluation of the looked after children's mental health assessment pilots

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc055450-84de-44dc-b436-57902e129b3a

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for the evaluation of the looked after children's mental health assessment pilots. This procurement falls under the research and development consultancy services category and is being conducted via an open procedure below threshold. The tender period ends on 18 December 2017, with the resulting contract expected to commence on 30 April 2018 and last until 31 December 2020. The services can be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in consultancy and mental health services, particularly those focused on children's welfare and health assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, allowing them to expand their service offerings and strengthen their portfolios. Companies with expertise in health programme evaluation and innovative assessment methodologies will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought to conduct an evaluation of pilots that will test new approaches to the health assessments that looked after children receive on entry to care. Full details are provided in the attached expression of interest. Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1000 words overall. Please do not include website links or references. Anything longer than 1000 words will be disregarded. Additional information: Deadline for EOI's is 5pm on Monday 18th December 2017

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad8f6d4-0ec3-490b-bf54-8e2f40db98e6 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2018 - 7 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,526 |
| 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 | SQW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad8f6d4-0ec3-490b-bf54-8e2f40db98e6
- 5 Dec 2017 at 12:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6752df47-719d-4aa7-b6b9-bd0e2838deec
- 5 Dec 2017 at 11:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6752df47-719d-4aa7-b6b9-bd0e2838deec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad8f6d4-0ec3-490b-bf54-8e2f40db98e6
  12th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6752df47-719d-4aa7-b6b9-bd0e2838deec
  5th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbfbffec-5d80-4078-874f-379c5422a1b1
  DFERPPU 2017/061 - Mental Health Assessment EOI Doc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/568ceebd-270f-4436-aa00-d88dbc5a4223
  EOI Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/733d5aea-5ce0-47f0-bde7-550b6a0e8c61
  EOI

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