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Childcare and Early Years of Parents 2022-2024 con_13005

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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16 Feb 2022 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Childcare and Early Years of Parents 2022-2024". This initiative focuses on conducting the annual Childcare and Early Years Survey of Parents, aimed at collecting vital information for the Department. The procurement method used was an open procedure, concluding the tender period on 12 November 2021. The awarded contract, worth £3,500,000, commenced on 9 February 2022 and is set to last until 31 March 2025. The contract covers services within the research and development industry category, applicable across various regions including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research and data collection services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in parent surveys and childcare-related analysis will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract allows businesses to contribute to critical governmental research while enhancing their portfolio in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Childcare and Early Years of Parents 2022-2024 con_13005

Notice Description

This project is to continue the annual Childcare and Early Years Survey of Parents, providing the DfE with invaluable information on parents use of childcare and wider views relating to the sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7258cc4-1026-475c-aa40-bd32b21a8a1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1154823c-9243-4579-aaa1-e71c1bc0fe51
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS MORI

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