Planning

Childcare and Early Years survey of parents CEYSP (online data collection)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

01 Sep 2025 at 14:36

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

20 Aug 2025 at 13:08

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Childcare and Early Years survey of parents CEYSP (online data collection)" intended for execution between 2026 and 2028. This project falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category and targets data collection from parents in England with children aged 0-14. The data aims to capture insights into parents' childcare use and views. Located in the United Kingdom, key procurement documentation includes a market engagement notice and a planned procurement notice with an engagement end date of 11th September 2025. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with details liable to change prior to any competition launch.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in research and data analysis, particularly those that focus on online surveys and data collection methodologies. The engagement is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it ideal for organisations with relevant expertise and capacity to manage substantial national surveys. Participation in this project can enhance a company's profile in government contracts and provide significant experience in handling large-scale research projects that influence public sector decision making.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Childcare and Early Years survey of parents CEYSP (online data collection)

Notice Description

Market Engagement Event Notice - project_9909 - Childcare and Early Years survey of parents CEYSP (online data collection). The Department for Education (DfE) is looking for a supplier to manage the new online version of the Childcare and Early Years Survey of Parents (CEYSP) for 2026-2028. The CEYSP is a DfE funded cross-sectional survey that provides robust and nationally representative data on parents in England with children aged 0-14. The survey collects data on parents' use, views and experiences of formal and informal childcare and Early Years provision. The survey provides important evidence for understanding trends in childcare use. Please note: the details in this notice are subject to change at any time, and we reserve the right not to launch a competition for this work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-979ee272-cf51-4416-82c7-41facf7a1307
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8117cc7-a9a6-4676-9898-a517db8b321e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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