What Works Centre for Children's Social Care - Incubator and research Partner Contracts

***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.

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