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title: "LISTENING TO CHILDREN IN KINSHIP CARE: A QUALITATIVE EXPLORATION OF LIVED EXPERIENCE (con_31011)"
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published: "2026-03-19"
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# LISTENING TO CHILDREN IN KINSHIP CARE: A QUALITATIVE EXPLORATION OF LIVED EXPERIENCE (con_31011)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066fa7

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## Summary

The Department for Education, located at Sanctuary Buildings in London, has completed a procurement process for the research contract titled "Listening to Children in Kinship Care: A Qualitative Exploration of Lived Experience". This contract falls under the services category, specifically research services, and is part of the central government's procurement efforts. The procurement was conducted using a limited competition method, designated as below threshold. The award for this contract was finalised on 19th March 2026, with the contract period starting on 13th March 2026 and set to conclude on 31st October 2026. The total contract value is £59,766. The research project aims to explore the lived experiences of children in kinship care, making it relevant to educational policy and child welfare.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with experience in social care and child welfare. With Coram, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) and social enterprise already involved as the supplier, similar organisations may find related future tenders advantageous for expanding their portfolio and influence within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in qualitative research and the capacity to provide insights into public policy concerning children's welfare will find this contract relevant. Engaging in such tenders can facilitate growth by aligning their offerings with government priorities, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and increased visibility in the sector.

## Notice

RESEARCH CONTRACT LISTENING TO CHILDREN IN KINSHIP CARE: A QUALITATIVE EXPLORATION OF LIVED EXPERIENCE.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025486-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,805 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | CORAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 17:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025486-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025486-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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