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title: "CON_24908 - Project: project_7899 - Evaluation of Regional Care Cooperatives"
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# CON_24908 - Project: project_7899 - Evaluation of Regional Care Cooperatives

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2b97d15-50f8-496f-9649-92e98be58ca7

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a tender process for the "CON_24908 - Project: project_7899 - Evaluation of Regional Care Cooperatives" contract in the Research and development services and related consultancy services category. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period starts on 13th March 2024 and ends on 31st March 2029. The Department for Education is the buying organisation located at Albert House, Quay Place, 92-93 Edward Street, Birmingham, England, with a postal code of B1 2RA.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and organisations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors to provide services related to the evaluation of Regional Care Cooperatives. Businesses that specialise in research and development services, particularly those focused on improving outcomes for children and young people, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The closing date for tender submissions was 20th July 2023.

## Notice

To assess the feasibility of rolling out of the RCC pathfinder model, including understanding implementation and delivery, and in the long-term to assess the impact of Regional Care Cooperatives on improving the commissioning and placement of children and young people looked after by local authorities, and their outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9604b5fd-ab08-480e-9af9-e1fbfe09c1ef |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £976,849 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 2RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| 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

- 20 Mar 2024 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9604b5fd-ab08-480e-9af9-e1fbfe09c1ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9604b5fd-ab08-480e-9af9-e1fbfe09c1ef
  20th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/def770a0-cf7a-449a-8f69-4f1377613f75
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