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Qualitative research to meet recommendation 9 of the National Audit on Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (con_28993)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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05 Dec 2025 at 18:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, overseen by the Department for Education, is focused on delivering qualitative research as part of recommendation 9 from the National Audit on Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. The contract, titled "Qualitative research to meet recommendation 9 of the National Audit," falls under the services category and has been awarded to Manchester Metropolitan University. Located in London, the buying authority is a central government public authority. The tender completed its procurement stage using a limited competition method, with the research services classified under the CPV code 73110000. The contract execution phase was initiated on 12th September 2025, with the active award phase already completed as of 5th December 2025, and the contract is set to conclude on 12th December 2025. The total contract value is £30,000, with a net worth of £25,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those equipped to handle sensitive topics related to child protection and criminal justice. The procurement process adopted by the Department for Education demonstrates the potential for businesses specialising in these areas to secure government contracts. Being a central government initiative, suppliers offering expertise in qualitative research that meets rigorous audit standards will find themselves well-positioned to bid for similar projects in the future. Larger enterprises or those with strong capabilities in social research could enhance their capacities by entering into partnerships or competitive bids for such contracts, thereby fostering growth and expanding their reach in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Qualitative research to meet recommendation 9 of the National Audit on Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (con_28993)

Notice Description

Qualitative research to meet recommendation 9 of the National Audit on Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse to the Department for Education.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f037
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080373-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contract-grant.data@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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