CON_31818 - Systematic Review of inclusive education

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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12 Jun 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for a project titled "CON_31818 - Systematic Review of inclusive education." This tender, classified under the CPV code 75000000, pertains to administration, defence, and social security services. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The work is primarily located in the UK and other regions, such as the Channel Islands and Europe. The tender period concluded on 6th May 2026, with the contract running from 8th June 2026 to 1st March 2027. The award was made on 29th May 2026, with IFF being the successful supplier. The contract is valued at £153,241.50 and aims to conduct a systematic review of inclusive education approaches.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses experienced in providing services related to education reviews and assessments, particularly those operating as small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with strong capabilities in research and analysis, especially within the field of education policy and implementation, will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolios and gaining governmental experience. The project aligns well with businesses that can navigate dynamic purchasing systems and those that have a proven track record in delivering wide-scale informational and evaluative services across multiple regions.

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Notice Title

CON_31818 - Systematic Review of inclusive education

Notice Description

Systematic Review of inclusive education

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-121ca18a-2c0f-4bad-bc07-a0ce84141975
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd690a79-0f97-4f6f-95a1-d171010d9db2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£153,241 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
SE1 0HR
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF

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