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Scoping and feasibility study for survey of children's experiences of social care Con_28739

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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24 Feb 2026 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the award stage of a procurement process to conduct a scoping and feasibility study regarding the experiences of children interacting with the social care system. The industry category for this tender falls under research and development services and related consultancy services. Ipsos Mori has been appointed as the supplier, with a contract period from 18 February 2026 to 30 September 2026. The study aims to undertake a survey at the LA level, reaching children and young people across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally, with a tender value of £99,303 GBP. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and consultancy services, particularly for those specialising in social care and children's welfare. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in survey design, data collection, and analysis would be well-suited to vie for future similar projects. Given the comprehensive geographic scope and the specialised nature of the work, businesses proficient in handling extensive surveys across diverse regions have the potential to grow their portfolios and establish themselves as leaders in providing insights into social care dynamics.

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Notice Title

Scoping and feasibility study for survey of children's experiences of social care Con_28739

Notice Description

The national picture of experiences of those receiving support from children's social care is not currently available To commission an LA-level survey of children and young people who have contact with the care system, from early help through to care leavers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7839212-fc10-4a31-91ec-5d32b71399e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a158e853-7018-4957-8d65-9590251f139f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£99,303 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,303 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 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

IPSOS MORI

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