Tender

GB-London: Research Ethics Committee Members

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDREN'S SERVICES AND SKILLS (OFSTED)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has issued a procurement notice for the recruitment of Research Ethics Committee Members within London. This tender, relevant to the research and development services sector, is part of an open procedure with a total value of £100,000. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 3rd March 2026 at noon, and the contract period commencing on 1st June 2026 and concluding on 31st May 2030. Suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the procurement is in the tender amendment stage as of 2nd March 2026.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses in the consultancy services, particularly those specialising in research ethics. With Ofsted as the contracting authority, firms that can provide expertise in research ethics and possess a robust understanding of educational standards and consultancy services will be well-positioned to compete. The open procedure suggests a wide scope for competitive bids, making it highly accessible to diverse economic operators. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, enhancing their chances for long-term engagement and development in the public services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Research Ethics Committee Members

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 02 March 2026 for the following reason: See information in Section 12. Other Information(Research Ethics Committee Members) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b83e0c-57b2-4d99-a856-80fbd6493ef1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDREN'S SERVICES AND SKILLS (OFSTED)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

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