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Award

06 Jul 2026 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Employer Skills Survey 2026/2028 has been completed by the Department for Education, headquartered at Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London. This contract falls under the category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and encompasses a wide range of delivery locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Oversea Territories, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The contract, valued at £10,415,557.13, was awarded to IFF Research and will run from 11th June 2026 to 31st March 2030. This process followed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace dynamic purchasing system, and marks the procurement stage as 'Award'.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for business growth, especially for large enterprises with expertise in research and development services. Companies operating in these sectors can expand their portfolios by aligning with government requirements and establishing a presence or strengthening their reputation in public sector projects. Small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) were also considered suitable for this opportunity, presenting growth potential for flexible and dynamic organisations capable of delivering comprehensive research solutions globally. Businesses that can offer innovative insights and data-driven strategies would be well-positioned to achieve competitive advantages through such government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Employer Skills Survey 2026/2028 (con_31795)

Notice Description

**This is not a call for competition** This is the contract award notice for Employer Skills Survey 2026/2028". The competition was carried out using the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8783ec87-529c-43c6-b0b1-6dae21b966a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d4e0da8-355d-4759-a403-f56403b08de0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£10,415,557 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,415,557 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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 EDUCATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

IFF RESEARCH

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