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project_10245 - Free and universal breakfast clubs - national rollout evaluation

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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30 Jun 2026 at 08:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, based in England, has successfully awarded a contract to ipsos (Market Research) Ltd for a project titled "Free and universal breakfast clubs - national rollout evaluation". The procurement falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services". The procurement process was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. This award is at the completion stage, and it involves a comprehensive evaluation running from June 2026 to May 2029. The contract is valued at approximately 1.48 million GBP and covers various locations, including British Overseas Territories and Europe, making it a wide-reaching project.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and educational consultancy, particularly those experienced in large-scale evaluations and mixed-methods research. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntarily or community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for such projects, potentially enabling them to leverage the growth opportunities through engagement in this government-related project. By fostering partnerships or subcontracting work with larger entities like ipsos, these businesses can enhance their portfolios, expand expertise, and gain credibility in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

project_10245 - Free and universal breakfast clubs - national rollout evaluation

Notice Description

1.1. Department for Education referred to as 'the Authority' hereafter is looking for a supplier to provide a large-scale, mixed-methods implementation and process evaluation (IPE) and impact evaluation of the national rollout of free breakfast clubs in state-funded schools in England with primary-aged children on roll, assessing outcomes such as implementation fidelity, participation drivers, and programme impact on pupil wellbeing, attendance, academic engagement, and parental employment. The evaluations will run from 2026 to 2029, aligned with the national rollout of breakfast clubs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03d7408-7f0b-40da-991e-0b3f864c3945
Current Stage
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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
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
£1,475,777 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,475,777 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 24 May 2029 2-3 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
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

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

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