Award

Further Education Workforce Survey and Longitudinal Feasibility Study

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

15 Sep 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "Further Education Workforce Survey and Longitudinal Feasibility Study," categorised under research and development services. The contract, with a value of GBP 179,500, has been awarded through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. This contract spans from 8 September 2025 to 30 July 2026. The geographical scope for delivery includes the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase as of 15 September 2025, with the National Foundation for Educational Research receiving the contract.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services within the education sector, particularly those experienced with workforce studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this contract especially beneficial given the procurement method's suitability considerations for such businesses. Engaging in this project can open doors to future government contracts and boost credibility and experience in the education landscape.

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Notice Title

Further Education Workforce Survey and Longitudinal Feasibility Study

Notice Description

This is not a call for competition. This is the contract award notice for Further Education Workforce Longitudinal Feasibility Study.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c451fcb9-eae7-4f9d-91da-66e6a673b363
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdedbd3b-a15c-42d8-845d-f82b6424b948
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
£179,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 30 Jul 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
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

NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

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