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CON_28979 - Breakfast Clubs Early Adopters Research

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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12 Nov 2025 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently completed a procurement process for the project titled "CON_28979 - Breakfast Clubs Early Adopters Research." This contract, categorised under research and development services, was awarded through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, aligning with a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £199,869.22, was awarded to Ipsos, an SME also designated as a VCSE. The procurement process culminated with the award on 12th November 2025, and the contract period runs from 11th November 2025 to 28th August 2026. The geographical scope of the project includes locations in the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity opens avenues for SMEs and VCSEs in the field of research and consultancy services to engage with government projects, promoting growth through participation in public sector contracts. Businesses that specialise in educational research, community services, or possess capacities for international operations could particularly benefit from similar tenders. The Department for Education's emphasis on dynamic purchasing systems and selective procurement processes indicates a strategic approach towards fostering diversified participation, making it an attractive proposition for varied business sizes and sectors.

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Notice Title

CON_28979 - Breakfast Clubs Early Adopters Research

Notice Description

Breakfast Clubs Early Adopters Research

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-608fa1f9-a15f-404f-b00f-855cc238f14f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34ab4575-1f70-4552-a295-9b28d72eaced
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

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
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 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
E1W 1YW
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
St Katharine's & Wapping
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS

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