# Research on the use of reasonable force, physical restraint and other restrictive practices in special schools and alternative provision schools in England \(con\_21462\)

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Department For Education.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Department For Education](/buyers/department-for-education/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Esro Ltd](/suppliers/esro/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £59,788
- Tender value: £59,788
- Award date: 9 May 2023
- Published: 19 July 2023
- Contract start: 10 May 2023
- Contract end: 31 October 2023
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 98623882-1b10-4b20-9cdb-f18b3f4e781a-664287
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65083186-7aea-49e1-9a1e-39efb2a48ed1

## Description

A qualitative research project to explore current practice in the use of reasonable force, restraint and other restrictive practices in special schools and alternative provision\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98623882-1b10-4b20-9cdb-f18b3f4e781a-664287)