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project_10240 - School Food Standards: Children's Feedback CF Award

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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14 Jan 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "School Food Standards: Children's Feedback CF Award" was initiated by the Department for Education and is classified under the "Research services" industry category. This tender involves conducting external research to gather insights from children to aid the development of updated School Food Standards. The buying organisation is situated in London, England, and the project covers a wide geographical area, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and other global locations. The tender process operates under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to ICF Consulting Services Ltd, commencing on 22nd December 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026, valued at £42,975 GBP.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in research services, primarily those with a focus on educational insights and policy development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those supportive of voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Given the project's scale and the Department for Education's ongoing initiatives to refine educational standards, businesses involved in consultancy and educational research can leverage this procurement to enhance their portfolio and broaden their market exposure. The project timeline and the wide scope of delivery highlight the significant potential for contributing to impactful educational policy shaping across various regions.

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Notice Title

project_10240 - School Food Standards: Children's Feedback CF Award

Notice Description

external research to gather robust, high-quality insights from children to inform the development of the updated School Food Standards (SFS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a856c94-0b52-4c77-a4e7-8310673d0ee5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a4b6463-ce0b-4115-96d6-f5d858cf2379
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,975 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,975 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
Vicki Gregg
Contact Email
sfs.update@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

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