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Demand determinant and Elasticities for English Higher Education Con_29296

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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26 Jan 2026 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process under a contract titled "Demand determinant and Elasticities for English Higher Education Con_29296". This initiative falls within the research and development services industry and aims to understand price elasticity for higher education students in England. The process was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The location for delivery spans several regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others. The tender period concluded on 29th October 2025, and the awarded contract commenced on 14th January 2026, extending until 13th January 2027. The award stage is complete, with a total contract value of £249,000.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the provision of research and development services, particularly those specialising in economic consultancy or educational analytics. Given the scope of work, companies of various sizes, including SMEs and enterprises with a focus on providing tailored consultancy services, could leverage such contracts for business growth. Engaging in this type of procurement allows businesses to showcase their expertise on a national scale, potentially opening up additional opportunities for similar contracts within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Demand determinant and Elasticities for English Higher Education Con_29296

Notice Description

This Procurement will establish a single Supplier Contract for the purchase of Understanding the price elasticity of domestic and international student for higher education in England

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53d99817-82fe-4873-b0b3-cd24af429351
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a0c2aca-bce0-4599-81bd-974ec278d92e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£249,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 13 Jan 2027 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

ALMA ECONOMICS

Further Information

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