TD1040-Lot One Public Consultation for the Reconfiguration of Children's Centres

Contract summary

Industry

• Market research services - 79310000

• Public-opinion polling services - 79320000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£19,000

Procurement reference

TD1040

Published date

28 January 2016

Closing date

11 December 2015

Contract start date

27 January 2016

Contract end date

4 July 2016

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other:

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

Derby City Council (DCC) ran a further competition exercise under the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Framework, Framework 992 Public Consultation and Market Research Services. For, Lot One: Public Consultations for the Reconfiguration of Children's Centres.

When planning a significant change to children centre provision such as this, the Council must comply with the Duty to Consult by ensuring there is public consultation before "making a significant change to the range and nature of services provided through a children's centre and/or how they are delivered, including significant changes to services provided through linked sites."

In doing so, the Council "should consult everyone who could be affected by the proposed changes, for example, local families, those who use the centres, children's centre staff, advisory board members and Suppliers. Particular attention should be given to ensuring disadvantaged families and minority groups participate in consultations."

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Award information

Awarded date

19 January 2016

Contract start date

27 January 2016

Contract end date

4 July 2016

Total value of contract

£19,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Enventure Research

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About the buyer

Contact name

Melissa Howell

Address

The Council House
Corporation Street
Derby
DE1 2FS
England

Telephone

01332 640768

Email

procurement@derby.gov.uk