Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Stockton on Tees Borough Council · Regional or local authority
- Supplier
- NCB RIP trading as Research in Practice SME
- Value
- £45,900
- Procedure
- Call-off from a framework agreement
- Sector
- Research & development · Research services (CPV 73110000)
- Region
- North East
- Official notice
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- Timeline
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- Contract date28 Jul 2025
- Published8 May 2026Published 284 days after the contract date
Description
The Research in Practice membership offer will provide colleagues across the children's services workforce with access to research and information that is targeted to meet the learning needs of our organisation. Social care and social workers will benefit from access to information in respect of professional standards, legislation and professional registration standards and requirements, guidance and best practice, or any other relevant subject matters within the scope of information provided. Research in Practice is focused heavily on CPD and their practice is relevant and co-created by practitioners. It is influenced strongly by policy and they offer extensive learning resources which are current and accessible to practitioners. The organisation are deeply embedded in the academic and professional research community. There is a focus on translating complex research into practical tools, making it easier for social workers to apply evidence in real-world settings. There is unlimited …
About the supplier
NCB RIP trading as Research in Practice: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 15336152).