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School Support Staff Negotiating Body Research_con_27435

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 May 2025 at 09:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerns a contract awarded by the Department for Education for "School Support Staff Negotiating Body Research". This contract is categorised under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and is valued at £142,600. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, which has reached the award stage with active status, commenced on 6th May 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2025. The research will be carried out in multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories and beyond.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research and consultancy services sector, especially those with expertise in education sector dynamics involving staff pay and working conditions. Small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurements, enabling them to expand their portfolios and increase market presence. The successful supplier for this project, Ipsos, indicates that companies possessing extensive experience in similar fields could effectively leverage such opportunities for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Support Staff Negotiating Body Research_con_27435

Notice Description

This is for the purchase of School Support Staff Negotiating Body Research. This research will be used to directly inform decisions made by the School Support Staff Negotiating Body, an arm's-length body, made up of representatives of employers and unions. These decisions will principally relate to aspects such as school support staff pay, working conditions, role responsibilities and opportunities for training and career progression.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02e0e5cf-87d0-4c2e-9448-4488badb2f79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e153d8e1-754b-40b7-8b8d-717b1482bc09
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£142,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON,
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS

Further Information

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