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Edtech Impact Pre-Testbed (Lot 1)_proj_10264

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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14 Apr 2026 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process titled "Edtech Impact Pre-Testbed (Lot 1)_proj_10264", focusing on research and development services within the EdTech sector. The process falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, classified by the CPV code 73000000. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement and was completed on 8th April 2026, with the contract period running from 8th April to 11th December 2026. The total contract value is £104,990, and the service areas include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, the United Kingdom, and other global locations.

This tender presents a promising avenue for growth, particularly for businesses in the research and development field, capable of leveraging EdTech tools and practices. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this opportunity suitable due to its targeted framework setup. The contract with Rand Europr exemplifies the significant business opportunities available to organisations capable of producing insightful evidence on EdTech practices impacting education, suggesting that large-scale enterprises with a strong footing in education technology research could excel in similar forthcoming invitations.

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Notice Title

Edtech Impact Pre-Testbed (Lot 1)_proj_10264

Notice Description

The purpose of the research is to provide a comprehensive overview of current evidence on the efficacy and impact of EdTech tools and practices, identifying and carrying out deep dives to address evidence gaps, and to highlight where further targeted evidence-generation would deliver the greatest impact.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d03db712-bb4c-43aa-996f-cf4f00447c47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6505cbe1-480e-46f0-a131-b802d10b86f1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£104,990 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,990 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 11 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

RAND EUROPR

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