Published date: 1 June 2017

Last edited date: 1 June 2017

This notice was replaced on 29 September 2017

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 11 January 2018, last edited 11 January 2018)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£9,810,000

Procurement reference

1442

Published date

1 June 2017

Closing date

5 June 2017

Contract start date

17 July 2017

Contract end date

27 March 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

***New information added 16th May 2017 - Please note that any queries regarding the tender and tender process should be submitted by cop 24th May. We will aim to respond to all queries by 31st May.***

The DfE is pleased to announce that bids are now open for two parallel procurement exercises to develop the What Works Centre for Children's Social Care:

1. the first for an 'incubator' to develop and test a WWC model; and

2. the second for a research partner to start the evidence synthesis and generation of new research.

The closing date for bids is 5pm on 5th June 2017. Completed bids and any questions should be directed to: CSC.WHATWORKSCENTRE@education.gov.uk.

The contract start dates : Incubator - July 2017; Research Partner - September 2017. Contract End Date: March 2020 for both.
Estimated value is £9.81m in total for both contracts.

More information

Attachments

Additional text

See Early Engagement Notice https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0995223-bf7e-4a76-9652-e213527ca67a?p=@NT08=UFQxUlRRPT0=NjJ for previous background information.

About the buyer

Address

Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
England

Email

CSC.WHATWORKSCENTRE@education.gov.uk