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project_10572 - Speech and Language Therapists in education: a mixed methods research project

Department for Education

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14 Oct 2026 at 09:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education commissioned a mixed-methods research project on speech and language therapists (SaLTs) and support workers in education. The work examines how this workforce operates in education settings, including its work with pupils, and identifies barriers and factors that help it work in those settings. This is research and development services, rather than the provision of therapy to pupils. The stated delivery coverage includes the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe and the rest of the world.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to IFF Research Ltd. The award date was 1 October 2026, and the award value was £188,749. The stated contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 1 October 2026. The Department for Education used a selective route, calling off from a framework agreement. The original estimated procurement value was also £188,749. The tender deadline was 12 August 2026. The opportunity was marked suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The published information does not set out evaluation criteria or eligibility requirements beyond those suitability indicators.

For research firms, this award demonstrates Department for Education demand for focused workforce research in education, combining qualitative and quantitative methods. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this kind would need to design and deliver mixed-methods research that explains how practitioners and support staff work in school or other education settings, including their work with pupils, and identifies practical barriers and enablers. The award indicates a project-scale research commission rather than a service-delivery contract. The route used was a call-off from a framework, so relevant suppliers would need access to an appropriate framework route as well as the research capability to meet the brief. The procurement was identified as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, suggesting those organisation types were considered able to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

project_10572 - Speech and Language Therapists in education: a mixed methods research project

Notice Description

To conduct a mixed methods research project to understand: - How Speech and Language Therapists (SaLTs) and SaLT support workers work in education settings, including with pupils - Barriers and facilitators to enabling this workforce to work in education settings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92b2087c-8ff4-4777-8932-c01074274242
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3267f8c-d03e-43f4-aa77-a7b1c603f9b1
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
£188,749 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£188,749 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 24 hours
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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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