Award

Evaluation of the Attendance and Behaviour Hubs Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

09 Feb 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the contract award for the "Evaluation of the Attendance and Behaviour Hubs Programme". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting research and development services. The process was conducted through a selective method, utilising a dynamic purchasing system for procuring from the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS. With a total value of £449,769, the contract was awarded to IFF Research on 27th January 2026. The contract period spans from 27th January 2026 to 1st March 2030, covering regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This contract provides valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and consultancy services, to align with government objectives and potentially collaborate on future projects. The procurement was suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a keen interest in involving diverse business sizes in the process. Companies with robust capabilities in research services and those looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector would find this procurement particularly beneficial. The contract not only offers financial growth but also the potential for longstanding relationships within the public sector and across various geographical locations.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of the Attendance and Behaviour Hubs Programme

Notice Description

**This is not a call for competition** This is the contract award notice for " Evaluation of the Attendance and Behaviour Hubs Programme". The competition was carried out using the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-884c0672-d4df-48e2-8324-c70553337c12
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/010f8a2e-b960-4164-94d6-c1b58828da56
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, 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
£449,769 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£449,769 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 1 Mar 2030 4-5 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
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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

IFF RESEARCH

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