Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c26-4e58-72bb-8852-adcd65b26669/what-works-centre-for-childrens-social-care-incubator-and-research-partner-co awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # What Works Centre for Children's Social Care - Incubator and research Partner Contracts [Department For Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) Open field Estimated value £9,810,000 Published 21 Apr 2017 Deadline Closed 5 Jun 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender \*\*\*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: - the first for an 'incubator' to develop and test a WWC model; and - 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: . 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 [contractsfinder.service.gov.uk](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0995223-bf7e-4a76-9652-e213527ca67a?p=@NT08=UFQxUlRRPT0=NjJ) for previous background information. ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/77c7a21e-b5d3-4a49-8ca7-1e76d766afc2) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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