Award

Research into the impact of student finance on the intention to study in Higher Education - con_30744

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

18 May 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located in London, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Research into the impact of student finance on the intention to study in Higher Education." This service-related procurement falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" industry category and covers a wide geographic area including the United Kingdom and beyond. The procurement was conducted using a selective approach, specifically through a dynamic purchasing system call-off. The contract, valued at £168,427.50, was awarded to BMG Research on 16th February 2026 and is set to run until 21st December 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focused on higher education. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are deemed suitable for this type of project, reflecting the inclusive nature of the procurement approach. By participating in tenders like these, businesses can expand their portfolio and gain expertise in government-related educational research, thus enhancing their reputation and opening more doors for future public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Research into the impact of student finance on the intention to study in Higher Education - con_30744

Notice Description

**This is not a call for competition** This is the Contract Award Notice for 'Research into the impact of student finance on the intention to study in Higher Education (HE) - con_30744'. The competition was carried out using the CCS Research & Insights Marketplace DPS (RM6126).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b88d74fe-6ca4-4429-ae8f-8f6c81b7ff51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95f6b3f8-47b1-45e6-8099-b39ea1b4e99e
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
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
£168,427 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,427 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 21 Dec 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
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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

BMG RESEARCH

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