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2026-2028 Childcare and Early Years survey of parents CEYSP (online data collection) - con_30609

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "2026-2028 Childcare and Early Years Survey of Parents CEYSP (online data collection)" to Ipsos, for a value of £843,000. The procurement process falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, and was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from the CCS Research & Insights Marketplace DPS (RM6126). The contract period runs from 27th January 2026 to 30th June 2029 and covers a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The award was finalised and published on 4th February 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in online data collection services, particularly those capable of providing research and consultancy services. Businesses classified as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage with this type of opportunity, given the suitability preferences outlined in the procurement process. The involvement of a large organisation like Ipsos as a supplier highlights the potential scale and impact of the services required, offering substantial growth prospects for businesses in the research and insights sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-2028 Childcare and Early Years survey of parents CEYSP (online data collection) - con_30609

Notice Description

**This is not a call for competition**. This is the Contract Award notice for 2026-2028 Childcare and Early Years survey of parents CEYSP (online data collection). The competition was carried out using the CCS Research & Insights Marketplace DPS (RM6126).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee23cd2b-6eda-4a00-aa80-9ba2421cb736
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7bc3fb-82ac-49d2-9417-d7f081be9d46
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
£843,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£843,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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