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Labour Market Evidence Synthesis & Dissemination

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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28 Nov 2025 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has awarded a contract titled "Labour Market Evidence Synthesis & Dissemination" under the industry category of Research Services to the Institute for Employment Studies. This procurement, conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, is focused on labour market evidence and targeted at local policymakers in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £1,100,000, began on 11th November 2025 and will conclude on 10th May 2027. The initiative is concentrated on delivering evidence through user consultation, systematic evidence reviews, and dissemination of outputs via web-based toolkits and direct engagement. As of 28th November 2025, the contract status is marked as active, signalling completion of the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research services, particularly those with expertise in labour market studies and dissemination of research-based evidence. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are deemed suitable for this project, suggesting a preference for entities that can provide innovative and scalable solutions. Engaging in this contract could enable relevant businesses to significantly bolster their portfolio, network with key industry policymakers, and influence regional policy development through evidence-based research dissemination. This opportunity is tailored to enterprises that possess the capability for systematic reviews and effective knowledge dissemination strategies.

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Notice Title

Labour Market Evidence Synthesis & Dissemination

Notice Description

While working towards a full Labour Market What Works Centre we propose to meet the medium-term needs for evidence by contracting out to an external supplier over a 25/26, 26/27 (Phase 1). This will consist of a user consultation, systematic evidence reviews, and dissemination of outputs through web-based toolkits and direct engagement, focused on labour market evidence and targeted in particular at local policy-makers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6de22056-79d6-4467-a92f-c050d11dcfd5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4483848e-b289-4bba-a732-6fdc42c24746
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
Not specified

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
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 10 May 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 WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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