Department For Education · Awarded contract
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Qualitative Research on Use of Reasonable Force and Restraint in Special Schools

Awarded 09 May 2023

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Awarded09 May 2023
Value£59,787.75
SupplierEsro Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y ago6mo term
Awarded 9 May 2023Expired 31 Oct 2023

Department For Education awarded a contract to Esro Ltd for a qualitative research project exploring current practice in the use of reasonable force, physical restraint and other restrictive practices in special schools and alternative provision schools in England.

The contract value was AUD 59,787.75.

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