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04 Jun 2026 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Teaching Assistant (TA) CPD and Specialist Skills" has been completed and is part of an initiative by the Department for Education. This selective procurement involved calling off from a framework agreement and falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000). The contract covers several locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other parts of the world. The award was officially made on 20th May 2026, with the contract period running from that date until 31st December 2026. Ipsos Mori was designated as the supplier for this project, with a contract value of £139,985. Key stakeholders include the Department for Education as the buying organisation and Ipsos Mori as the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in conducting mixed methods research and those specialising in educational consulting and development. It is particularly advantageous for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as denoted by the suitability criteria of this procurement. Companies with experience in international comparative studies or that can offer innovative insights into professional development within educational settings would also benefit. The framework's call-off nature signifies that businesses familiar with existing framework agreements and those able to navigate selective procurement processes are well-suited to engage with similar opportunities in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

project_10333 - Teaching Assistant (TA) CPD and Specialist Skills

Notice Description

This will be a mixed methods research project, involving a short DfE-run survey, a qualitative phase including interviews with school leaders and MAT leaders and focus groups with TAs and teachers, and an international literature review element comparing the use and training of TA equivalent roles across a range of countries

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3ed85e7-206c-467a-888f-ca954c32cb61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/187234bb-616b-4f66-a90e-d2afe3bcd484
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
£139,985 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,985 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 31 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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