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CON_29210 - Breakfast Clubs Early Adopters Research

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Nov 2025 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully completed the procurement process for the "CON_29210 - Breakfast Clubs Early Adopters Research" project, classified under research and development services. This contract spans various locations, including the UK and other regions such as Europe and British Oversea Territories, and was procured via a selective process using a dynamic purchasing system. The tender concluded its period on 12th September 2025, while the contract started on 11th November 2025 and extends to 28th August 2026. The procurement has reached the award stage, with Ipsos being the chosen supplier, receiving an active contract valued at £199,869.22 that was published on 21st November 2025.

This procurement presents notable growth opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those supporting educational initiatives. With the Department for Education as a prominent buyer, SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in dynamic purchasing systems to secure similar contracts. Companies equipped to operate across diverse geographical areas—ranging from the UK to global markets—would find this type of project particularly advantageous, leveraging research capabilities to contribute to impactful educational programmes.

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Notice Title

CON_29210 - Breakfast Clubs Early Adopters Research

Notice Description

Breakfast Clubs Early Adopters Research

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-217263db-48c9-439b-a5f2-b9a63b99a132
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/939b7d00-9e1a-4126-8ec9-45eda5cee08a
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,869 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 28 Aug 2026 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 1FY
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

IPSOS

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