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DfE Rapid Market Research Call-off Contract (Con_29025)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has concluded the procurement process for the "DfE Rapid Market Research Call-off Contract" under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS, classified within the industry category of research and development services. The contract, valued at £800,000, has been awarded to Deltapoll, and its completion marks the contract stage of the procurement. The contract spans a global reach, including locations across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom, with a contract period from 12 November 2025 to 9 November 2029. The procurement adopted a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, highlighting the dynamic nature of the procurement approach.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, potentially offering substantial growth prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with a strong capability in delivering rapid market research services on a multinational scale will find this particularly advantageous. The contract, backed by the Department for Education, not only underlines the importance of research and insights within public sector mandates but also provides a platform for firms to showcase their expertise in a project with wide-reaching implications and scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfE Rapid Market Research Call-off Contract (Con_29025)

Notice Description

**This is not a call for competition** This is the contract award notice for "the DfE Rapid Market Research Call-off Contract". The competition was carried out using the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d53bbd4-b588-4cb3-a480-30dbbefb947c
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
SME

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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 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
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

DELTAPOLL

Further Information

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