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title: "Conceptualising vulnerability and inclusion for Ofsted"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dec316da-b183-405a-9406-7c023ea62adc"
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buyer: "OFSTED"
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# Conceptualising vulnerability and inclusion for Ofsted

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dec316da-b183-405a-9406-7c023ea62adc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Conceptualising vulnerability and inclusion for Ofsted" has reached the Award stage. The tender, initiated by Ofsted, focuses on the research services industry and involves a contract awarded to the National Children's Bureau, with the procurement conducted via a selective method through the Crown Commercial Service Research Marketplace DPS framework. The procurement process, announced on the 4th of September 2024, saw the contract period spanning from the 19th of August 2024 to the 31st of March 2025. The project's total budget amounts to £89,648.40, and it is located in London, with the delivery address postcode being SW1H9EX.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, providing a platform for businesses involved in research services to expand their portfolio and gain visibility in the public sector. The requirements—comprising a literature review, a discussion paper, stakeholder engagement, and a final report—demand expertise in research and analysis, making it a lucrative opportunity for those specialising in these areas. Companies that excel in delivering comprehensive research and policy development services would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders initiated by Ofsted.

## Notice

A shortlisting exercise was carried out via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Research Marketplace DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) framework (reference RM6126). An Invitation to Tender was issued to all of the Suppliers that were shortlisted. The appointed supplier will be required to deliver the following outcomes: 1. A literature review 2. A discussion paper 3. Engaging with stakeholders 4. A final report

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/420ac2f3-5c86-496a-ab57-5b2e8c996211 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,648 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,648 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL CHILDRENS BUREAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/420ac2f3-5c86-496a-ab57-5b2e8c996211

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/420ac2f3-5c86-496a-ab57-5b2e8c996211
  4th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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