Planning

Economics of Education Research Centre

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 11:03

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 09:48

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is in the planning stage of a tender for the establishment of the Economics of Education Research Centre, scheduled for engagement until 30th November 2025. This initiative is part of a broader effort to procure two pilot Research Centres aimed at generating high-quality, policy-relevant evidence and advice to inform future decisions. Classified under the Research and Development services within the industry category, this procurement process is taking place in England. The procurement will be managed through the Crown Commercial Service's Research and Insight Dynamic Procurement System (DPS), with the total contract value estimated at up to £3 million over two years. Interested parties can participate in an online supplier event on 25th November 2025.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education economics and empirical research services. The project seeks organisations with the capability to build capacity in economic application and conduct insightful analysis on the impact of education on socio-economic outcomes. Although SMEs and VCSEs are deemed unsuitable for this tender, larger organisations with experience in research and consultancy services are encouraged to compete. Participating through the DPS allows businesses access to additional opportunities within the public sector research landscape, fostering long-term growth and collaboration with governmental institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Economics of Education Research Centre

Notice Description

DfE is preparing to procure two pilot Research Centres, one on educational neuroscience and one on the Economics of Education. These Research Centres will produce high-quality, timely, policy-relevant evidence and advice. They will conduct a programme of work agreed in advance with DfE but also retain capacity for responsive work. The Economics of Education Research Centre will explore the effects of education on economic and social outcomes, conducting empirical analysis to guide future policy decisions while building our evidence base. The centre will also build capability in the application of economics across the department. We will be holding online supplier events in November: - Tuesday 25th November, 3-4pm for the Economics of Education Research Centre. Please contact Andrew.luty@education.gov.uk if you would like to join Additional information: The contract value will be up to PS3 million over two years for each of the Research Centres. This procurement will be via the Crown Commercial Service Research and Insight Dynamic Procurement System (DPS). Suppliers will need to registered on the DPS to be able to be invited to tender. For more information on how to register please follow this link: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM6126?nav=0

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efac5f00-c257-47ce-ab12-df7ee67f5c94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d3c90ae-4c60-4601-accf-108acf40261c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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