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Educational Neuroscience Research Centre Pilot (con_31577)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

15 May 2026 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Educational Neuroscience Research Centre Pilot" under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS. This process, classified under the industry category of Research and Development services, concluded with an award on 15th May 2026. The contract, valued at £2,802,690, involves collaboration with UCL Consultants Ltd and spans from 24th April 2026 to 26th April 2028. The project encompasses several regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage at the time of this notice is the Award stage.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses within the research and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in educational neuroscience. It represents a beneficial opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies that are equipped to navigate complex research landscapes and offer innovative insights would find this tender particularly advantageous. The selective procurement method involving a dynamic purchasing system underscores the necessity for a well-established presence and proven expertise in the specified field.

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Notice Title

Educational Neuroscience Research Centre Pilot (con_31577)

Notice Description

**This is not a call for competition** This is the contract award notice for Educational Neuroscience Research Centre Pilot". The competition was carried out using the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf8337cc-df64-4fc4-8a66-ca053a0bcbb9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4368054e-6bcd-43f6-9687-b2ce669f62c1
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
£2,802,690 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,802,690 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 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

UCL CONSULTANTS

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