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title: "STA - Extension of Research into Family Care"
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buyer: "GOVERNMENT EQUALITIES OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE"
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# STA - Extension of Research into Family Care

Buyer: GOVERNMENT EQUALITIES OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f51dfd68-5284-423d-b655-177fa6e82dab

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "STA - Extension of Research into Family Care," was initiated by the Government Equalities Office, a part of the Cabinet Office. This public contract falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, with a contract value of £11,000. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below threshold. The key procurement dates include the contract period commencing on 1st November 2019 and concluding on 30th October 2020, with the tender period having ended on 31st October 2019. The work is to be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, London, and Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in research and development services, particularly those with experience in social care or family-oriented studies. Businesses that can demonstrate their expertise in these areas will be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector may find this procurement process particularly advantageous, as it opens doors to new collaborations and funding opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of Extension Research into Family Care

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db401df0-d344-4280-9369-aabef2dca2db |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 30 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT EQUALITIES OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF KENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2020 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db401df0-d344-4280-9369-aabef2dca2db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db401df0-d344-4280-9369-aabef2dca2db
  13th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3a9d578-28c4-40f3-bf55-369dfb2901aa

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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