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title: "Study of children joining family in England under the Dublin Regulation"
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# Study of children joining family in England under the Dublin Regulation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eaba35b3-efa5-4ada-95a7-342fabb3643f

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for a study titled "Study of children joining family in England under the Dublin Regulation." This procurement falls within the research and development services industry sector and is being conducted through an open procedure, which is below threshold. The tender was published on 8th January 2018, with a submission deadline for expressions of interest set for 12 noon on 22nd January 2018. The contract period is expected to commence on 2nd April 2018 and conclude on 31st July 2019, with the service delivery locations encompassing British Overseas Territories, the UK, and further regions within Europe.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Organisations with expertise in social research, child welfare studies, or related fields would be well-positioned to compete. The nature of the study indicates a requirement for rigorous analysis, making it an ideal opportunity for those with a track record in delivering specialised research for public sector clients.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought to undertake a study of children that have joined family members in England under the Dublin Regulation. 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: The deadline for EOIs is 12 noon, Monday 22nd January 2018. The Word count limit for EOIs is 1000 words.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61123f81-7844-4a55-8a32-19c4faa8b0d3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2018 at 17:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61123f81-7844-4a55-8a32-19c4faa8b0d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61123f81-7844-4a55-8a32-19c4faa8b0d3
  8th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89552955-cbe6-46a3-b3f8-1aef780b1b14
  EOI Advert - DFERPPU/2017/084
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ad286ee-5a3b-4acf-9dcb-d08ba8d532fe
  NEW EOI Form

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