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Working Lives of Teachers and Leaders 2027-2031 con_31575

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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12 May 2026 at 07:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Working Lives of Teachers and Leaders 2027-2031" is conducted by the Department for Education, based in London, England. Classified under the industry category of Research and Development Services and related consultancy services, this process aims to gather high-quality evidence on teacher recruitment and retention. The procurement follows a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender has transitioned to the award stage, with a total contract value of £3,958,045. The contract is set to commence on 28th April 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2031, with potential operations covering the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those focusing on educational consultancy. The tender's robust requirement for data collection and strategic monitoring makes it well-suited for large-scale enterprises like Ipsos Mori, which has been awarded the contract. However, the Department for Education encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), thus fostering a diverse range of business opportunities. Companies operating within these specialisations are poised to leverage this procurement to partner with the Department for Education, thereby contributing to shaping teacher workforce policy over a five-year period.

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Notice Title

Working Lives of Teachers and Leaders 2027-2031 con_31575

Notice Description

WLTL2 will provide robust, high-quality evidence exploring the key drivers of teacher recruitment and retention through collecting evidence on the factors underlying teachers' behaviours and attitudes over time. It will continue to develop the Department's evidence base on the teaching workforce in England through a comprehensive, regular survey to address strategic aims around teacher sufficiency. The data collected will allow the Department to strategically monitor changes across multiple policy areas simultaneously to provide cross-cutting insight into key issues affecting the teaching workforce which will inform and shape teacher workforce policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9de1ace9-5edf-4526-9a5c-f5a15d6e702a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ce99a4-6060-4f0f-8e4d-ca7178ceaef0
Current Stage
Award
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
£3,958,045 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,958,045 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 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

IPSOS MORI

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