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    ContractsEvaluation of Best Start Family Hubs Program
    Awarded contract

    Evaluation of Best Start Family Hubs Program

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 9 Sept 2026

    Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of Best Start Family Hubs to assess program effectiveness and impact on families and early childhood development.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 9 Sept 2026· 1 month agoviaContracts Finder
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 9 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Tender closed
      6 Jul 2026
      3 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • EC
      Ecorys
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 month ago.

    9 Sept 2026Today6 Jul 2026

    Brief

    This opportunity involves conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the Best Start Family Hubs initiative. The evaluation will assess the effectiveness, impact, and implementation of family hub services designed to support early childhood development and family well-being. Evaluators should be prepared to analyze program outcomes, service delivery, participant satisfaction, and alignment with program goals. The evaluation may include data collection through surveys, interviews, and administrative records review. Qualified organizations with experience in program evaluation, early childhood development, and family services are encouraged to apply.

    Track record

    24 awards · 12 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION has awarded 24 contracts to 12 suppliers.

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    4. NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH2× · 8%
    5. Ecorys1× · 4%
    6. I.F.F RESEARCH LIMITED1× · 4%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    4f8fcdc6-531f-40bf-996d-0a907e37c6b0-913463

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