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Inclusion Bases: exploring evidence of impact and models.

Department for Education

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19 Oct 2026 at 16:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education commissioned research and related consultancy under the title “Inclusion Bases: exploring evidence of impact and models”. The work concerns examining evidence of the impact of inclusion bases and the models used for them. The buyer is based in London. The procurement lists delivery across the United Kingdom and a broad range of international locations, including Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and elsewhere worldwide. This is a services requirement, specifically research and development services and related consultancy (CPV 73000000).

The procurement is complete and was awarded to ICF Consulting Services Ltd. The award was made on 19 October 2026, with a contract running from 19 October 2026 to 31 October 2027. The awarded value is £327,895. The Department for Education used a selective call-off from the Research & Insights Marketplace dynamic purchasing system. The competition deadline was 19 August 2026. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The published procurement information does not state the evaluation criteria or how bids were scored.

This award shows demand from the Department for Education for research into the impact and operating models of inclusion bases, rather than general education research or unrelated consultancy. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate the ability to investigate evidence of impact and compare or assess service models, then produce findings relevant to education policy and practice. The selection of a large consultancy indicates that the work was delivered by a supplier with capacity to undertake a substantial, year-long research assignment. The procurement used a call-off through a specialist research and insights purchasing system, so familiarity with public-sector research procurement routes would be relevant. The opportunity was marked as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, indicating that smaller or mission-led research providers could also be relevant competitors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inclusion Bases: exploring evidence of impact and models.

Notice Description

**This is not a call for competition** This is the contract award notice for "Inclusion Bases: exploring evidence of impact and models". The competition was carried out using the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76dee6b0-7bcc-49cd-b784-34d2192c05a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/860bd542-e1c3-4d4b-b3e1-02ef636ab76b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£327,895 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£327,895 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
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
Postcode Area
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

ICF Consulting Services Limited

Further Information

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