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Provision of Transitions from education to labour market literature review

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Provision of Transitions from education to labour market literature review," which falls under the economic research services industry category. This research project aims to assist policymakers in understanding the transition of young people from education to the labour market, supporting departments such as the Department for Education and the Department for Work and Pensions. The contract, valued at £24,925, covers multiple locations across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and other regions. The procurement was conducted through an assisted procurement method, with the contract period running from 17th December 2025 to 14th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research services, particularly those that can deliver comprehensive analyses and insights into educational transitions. While the procurement is no longer open for competition, similar tenders released by public sector bodies can provide substantial business growth prospects, especially for companies capable of influencing policy development and possessing experience in educational sectors. However, this particular tender was not marketed as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating a focus on larger or more specialised entities equipped to meet the project's requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Transitions from education to labour market literature review

Notice Description

This project seeks to provide policymakers in OEO and other government departments (primarily the Department for Education, the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Business and Trade) with an understanding of how young people's protect

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7533b46c-89b8-4e66-a1ca-47c0d5d22380
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d8b3ddf-1759-4d65-8167-b87968606c42
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Assisted procurement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,925 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,925 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 16 Jun 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS

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