Award

Childcare and Early Years Survey of Parents (CEYSP) face to face 2026 - con_29332

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the award stage of a contract for the "Childcare and Early Years Survey of Parents (CEYSP) face to face 2026" project, with a significant focus on research and development services. The procurement was conducted through the CCS RM6129 Research & Insights DPS, a selective method within a dynamic purchasing system. Ipsos (Market Research Limited T/A Ipsos) was selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £1,250,000, will run from 10 December 2025 to 30 June 2027. The services will cover a wide geographical area, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. This procurement falls under the 'services' category, providing an opportunity for various consultancy services within the specified regions.

This procurement, catering to sectors related to research and development, opens substantial opportunities for businesses seeking to engage in governmental contracts, particularly within the parent and early childcare industry. Organisations with expertise in research, data collection, and analysis will find this type of tender highly advantageous to pursue for future participation. The process favours SMEs and VCSEs, making it accessible to smaller firms and social enterprises with the appropriate capabilities. As a prominent buyer, the Department for Education ensures significant visibility and potential partnerships, offering a growth platform for businesses that align with governmental strategic objectives in early years education assessments and parental involvement studies.

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Notice Title

Childcare and Early Years Survey of Parents (CEYSP) face to face 2026 - con_29332

Notice Description

**This is not a Call for Competition**. This is the Contract Award notice for Childcare and Early Years Survey of Parents (CEYSP) face to face 2026 - con_29332. The competition was carried out using the CCS RM6129 Research & Insights DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c1ada28-8df0-4902-b9f0-f3eebe923659
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89b0ace6-f22a-48a9-a62f-4872ab1d00e6
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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED T/A IPSOS

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