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Apprenticeship Evaluation Survey: Employer Pilot 2025 (con_27822)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Jul 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the "Apprenticeship Evaluation Survey: Employer Pilot 2025" to IFF Research Ltd. This contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development services and is valued at £73,555.37 GBP. It is geographically wide-ranging, covering regions in England such as North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and several others including London. The procurement process was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract is set to run from 19th May 2025 to 31st January 2026. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been activated on 6th May 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like IFF Research Ltd, which are well positioned to engage with the Department for Education. The procurement's focus on services across multiple regions allows businesses with a strong consultancy background to leverage their expertise in a widely distributed setting. The dynamic and collaborative nature of the contract presents possibilities for innovative approaches, making it a compelling proposition for service providers aiming to expand their portfolio in educational evaluation and analysis.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Evaluation Survey: Employer Pilot 2025 (con_27822)

Notice Description

Apprenticeship Evaluation Survey: Employer Pilot 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5650b16b-fdc4-43a0-8fe3-ea8c1f4f5c49
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£73,555 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,555 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.helpdesk@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER, 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

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