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School Case Studies: Embedding Belonging Practice (con_30772)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 Mar 2026 at 18:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a selective procurement process for research services titled "School Case Studies: Embedding Belonging Practice," awarded to Ipsos MORI. This contract involves delivering qualitative research across multiple UK regions, including North East, North West, and London, among others. The contract value is £99,834.38 and is set to commence on 5 January 2026, concluding on 30 June 2026. The procurement was initiated via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system and has now entered the award stage, with the award notice published on 6 March 2026.

This tender represents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in research services to expand their operations within the educational sector. SMEs particularly stand a great chance to thrive, leveraging expertise in delivering qualitative research outcomes. Organisations familiar with dynamic purchasing systems, and those able to provide tailored insights into embedding belonging practices within schools, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in future procurement processes by the Department for Education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Case Studies: Embedding Belonging Practice (con_30772)

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of services of an independent research organisation to deliver qualitative research on behalf of the Department for Education.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5af18862-b163-4c1b-8e26-65f5ddf4c4ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4edd6085-eccf-49f5-9dfc-97488d1a9b19
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,834 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,834 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS MORI

Further Information

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