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title: "DHSC: Start for Life Good Practice Services"
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# DHSC: Start for Life Good Practice Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e05ca0da-2b52-499b-ab15-728971b42e56

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for "Start for Life Good Practice Services" to RSM UK Consulting LLP. The procurement method used was selective, with a value of £41,221 in GBP. The contract period is from 10th January 2024 to 31st March 2024, located in London, United Kingdom. The tender process concluded on 9th January 2024.

This tender represents an opportunity for organisations specialising in social research services to work with the Department of Health and Social Care. The procurement method of call-off from a framework agreement indicates a structured process for engaging with suppliers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate in this tender, offering them a chance to contribute to delivering vital services in the field of public health.

## Notice

DHSC is seeking to commission an organisation to undertake the collection and production of examples of local authorities' (LAs) good practice in delivering Start for Life services, particularly services receiving DHSC funding through the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54f519de-8aa2-4913-b565-3901d72ae8cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,221 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,221 |
| 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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | RSM UK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2024 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54f519de-8aa2-4913-b565-3901d72ae8cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54f519de-8aa2-4913-b565-3901d72ae8cd
  26th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9cbb88d6-d162-460e-b20e-9e6d425a2fec
  RM6126-Order-Form-For-Contract - Start for Life Good Practice Services - RSM signed (1)

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