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Early Years Provider Pulse Surveys (con_28131)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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24 Jul 2025 at 18:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "Early Years Provider Pulse Surveys" contract, which was structured as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The services, classified under Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV 73000000), cover various regions across the United Kingdom, including but not limited to the North East, North West, and London. The tender stage concluded with an award on 31st March 2025, and the contract is set to run until 31st January 2026. The project holds a value of £47,282.41 and is specifically aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the selected supplier, IFF Research Ltd.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in research and consultancy services within the public sector. Companies with expertise in conducting surveys and data collection in educational contexts could find this contract particularly beneficial for demonstrating their capabilities and expanding their market presence. Additionally, the wide geographical scope across several UK regions offers businesses a chance to engage with early years providers and contribute to shaping educational strategies over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Years Provider Pulse Surveys (con_28131)

Notice Description

A contract to deliver a series of Provider Pulse Surveys with a selection of Early Years and Childcare Providers, across 2024-2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8821e1e-d1f5-4db4-87d9-3ab0b1d8203c
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£47,282 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,282 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
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
WESTMINSTER, 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
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)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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