Award

Further Education Targeted Retention Incentive Evaluation (CON_26738)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

03 Mar 2025 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Further Education Targeted Retention Incentive Evaluation (CON_26738)" was led by the Department for Education. This contract belongs to the research and experimental development services category and covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The procurement stage is the Award stage, and the contract was awarded on 26 February 2025, following a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system (CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS). The contract has a total value of £303,688.80 and runs from 26 February 2025 to 31 January 2028. The tender period concluded on 6 January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. By securing such contracts, businesses can establish or strengthen their footprint in the educational research domain, enhance their portfolios with government contracts, and build valuable relationships with public sector organisations. Companies like CFE (Research & Consulting) Ltd, which won this contract, demonstrate the potential for similar organisations to compete and grow by delivering on initiatives aligned with further education and retention strategies.

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Notice Title

Further Education Targeted Retention Incentive Evaluation (CON_26738)

Notice Description

**This is not a call for competition** This is the contract award notice for "Further Education Targeted Retention Incentive Evaluation". The competition was carried out using the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a539c41a-7485-4d87-a7e9-6b13bbce9dc6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc69e47f-afd8-4eca-94fe-8f58093de190
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£303,688 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£303,688 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 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
Department for Education
Contact Email
furthereducation.research@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

CFE (RESEARCH & CONSULTING

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