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Survey of Childcare and Early Years Providers Con_3654

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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29 Jan 2026 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Survey of Childcare and Early Years Providers Con_3654" has concluded at the award stage, managed by the Department for Education located at Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London. This contract, classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services," involves a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The awarded contract, valued at £2,109,290, spans from 20th January 2026 to 31st December 2028 and entails conducting surveys across multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tendering period ended on 5th October 2025.

This initiative presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, especially those equipped to handle comprehensive data collection and analysis over multi-year frameworks. It is particularly beneficial for SMEs and VCSEs due to the suitability criteria outlined by the buyer. Firms with expertise in education and early years research can greatly benefit from this contract, leveraging the expansive work scope to enhance their profile and expand their operations both locally and internationally.

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Notice Title

Survey of Childcare and Early Years Providers Con_3654

Notice Description

To manage the 2026, 2027 and 2028 waves of the Survey of Childcare and Early Years Providers (SCEYP). These surveys will provide detailed, timely and relevant evidence to monitor and evaluate childcare and early years provision in England

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cf973dc-3592-4f57-9619-5bd405da0a6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99914e77-e8ba-423d-9949-4b6f80a8479f
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
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
£2,109,290 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,109,290 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 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

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

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