What Works Centre for Children's Social Care - Incubator and research Partner Contracts
Department For EducationEstimated Value
Up to £9,810,000
Deadline
5 June 2017
Published
21 April 2017
Type
services
Overview
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.
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. Additional information: See Early Engagement Notice https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b099522... for previous background information.
Submission
***New information added 16th May 2017 - Please note that any queries regarding the tender and tender process should be submitted by cop 24th May.
Contact & helpdesk
Completed bids and any questions should be directed to: CSC.WHATWORKSCENTRE@education.gov.uk.
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
Alma Economics
1 contract wonlatest 25 Sept 2026ends 31 Dec 2031£599,200
total awarded
- 2
National Centre for Social Research
1 contract wonlatest 9 Sept 2026ends 31 Mar 2030£14m
total awarded
- 3
Ecorys
1 contract wonlatest 7 Sept 2026ends 30 Sept 2029£5m
total awarded
- 4
Ecorys UK
1 contract wonlatest 1 Sept 2026ends 31 Mar 2029£949,787
total awarded
- 5
ipsos (Market Research) Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 18 Jun 2026ends 24 May 2029£1m
total awarded
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Department for EducationKey Dates
Published
21 April 2017
Submission deadline
5 June 2017
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