Planning

Measurement of Pupil Wellbeing and Experience

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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PlanningUpdate

12 Aug 2025 at 07:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Jul 2025 at 14:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is initiating a market engagement process titled "Measurement of Pupil Wellbeing and Experience," focused on education and training services within the UK. This planning stage seeks to gather information rather than call for competition. Interested parties are invited to participate by 15th August 2025, with a virtual event scheduled for 3rd September 2025. Situated in London, the Department is engaging with the EdTech sector and other educational service providers to understand the current market landscape and enhance policy development related to pupil wellbeing and engagement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the education technology and consultancy services sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), which are well-suited to engage in this process. By contributing expertise in measuring student wellbeing, firms can position themselves as key players in shaping future educational practices and policies, potentially leading to further service delivery opportunities in this crucial area of education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Measurement of Pupil Wellbeing and Experience

Notice Description

The purpose of this notice is to initiate market engagement with providers who offer services to education settings to help them measure pupil wellbeing and experience. This notice is intended as an information-gathering exercise and is not being used as a call for competition. Background The Government has committed to supporting schools to effectively measure the factors which impact pupil engagement and contribute to children attending, achieving and thriving at school. This notice is for information only, and the Department does not intend to enter a formal procurement process. The information contained in this notice does not represent official government policy and is only indicative of the Department's current thinking, meaning it is not binding and may be subject to change. Objective of this notice The Department for Education would like to engage early with EdTech providers and those who offer services to education settings to help them measure the wellbeing and school experience of their pupils and learners, to better understand the current market landscape. We are looking to identify and seek the expertise of relevant organisations to support the development of pupil engagement policy and our operational plans. We will also be engaging with academics, the education sector, pupils and parents to help inform our policy development. Findings from this engagement will inform any practical guidance we may publish for schools about what to measure and how to take informed action on the results of measurement in their settings and with partners.

Planning Information

To engage with this process, please send an e-mail to pupil.mentalwellbeing@education.gov.uk and we will issue a short survey for you to complete. Subsequent to the responses received, the Department will share more information and invite respondents to a virtual event. The virtual event will take place 3:30pm – 5:00pm on Wednesday 3rd September 2025. Please complete the Survey by 15/08/2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0564cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047822-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 15 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pupil.mentalwellbeing@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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