Published date: 12 March 2021
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Contract summary
Industry
Research and development consultancy services - 73200000
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£0 to £200,000
Procurement reference
DFERPPU/2017/052
Published date
12 March 2021
Closing date
13 October 2017
Closing time
12am
Contract start date
15 December 2017
Contract end date
31 August 2020
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Expressions of interest are sought for a multi-mode process and perception evaluation of a two year national trial, beginning early 2018, to extend the powers of the First-tier Tribunal Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) to make non-binding recommendations about health and social care aspects of Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans alongside educational aspects.
In order for the Department to make a decision on roll-out at the end of the trial, the evaluation will:
• assess whether the extended powers were implemented as intended and whether they are deliverable and sustainable;
• test processes/user-satisfaction and assess whether any changes to the process or policy need to be made;
• provide indicative evidence on impact on children and young people with SEND and on commissioners and services;
• assess any wider implications for the health and care sectors and the broader SEND system; and
• review whether there are lessons for improving the SEND system to prevent and resolve disagreements.
We are proposing a process and perception evaluation that will gather evidence on the implementation and effectiveness of the trial. The design and content of the evaluation will be co-produced with DfE policy experts and an external steering group. Contractors are invited to propose the most suitable study design, however, it is suggested that this uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods and includes the following:
• A survey of appellants passing through the trial
• Multi-method, multi-agency case studies
• Cost case studies
• A national LA and CCG survey
• Statistical analysis of management information (MI) data collected by the Tribunal
• Measuring case flow in traditional health and social care redress routes
• Analysis of a sample of response to recommendations letters
• An analysis drawing on all data sources to support a decision on making the trial permanent
We expect applicants who are invited to submit a full tender to include advice on the most appropriate and cost-effective methodologies.
Expressions of interest will be assessed against the following criteria:
• Capacity to develop an appropriate methodology that offers value for money and to conduct the necessary fieldwork, analysis and reporting to the timelines indicated
• Evidence of experience of the methodologies to be used for the process evaluation and a successful track record in project management skills and delivering to tight timescales
• Evidence of experience in delivering a clear report with real practical applications
• Understanding of SEND policy and practice, and the department's requirements
More information
Attachments
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- NEW EOI form.doc
- Tender notice
- EOI Form
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- SASS - EOI advert -SEND Tribunal national trial.docx
- Tender notice
Additional text
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Estimated value is - 'Up to £200k'
Word limit 1000 words
Award information
Awarded date
1 February 2018
Contract start date
8 February 2018
Contract end date
31 January 2021
Total value of contract
£199,864
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
I.F.F RESEARCH LIMITED
Address
5th Floor,St. Magnus House, 3 Lower Thames Street
LONDON
EC3R 6HD
GBReference
Companies House number: 00849983
Value of contract
£199,864
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Emma Sass
Address
Sanctuary Buildings
London
SW1P 3BT
England
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Closing: 13 October 2017, 12am