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Contract for the analysis of the responses to the Post 16 Level 3 and Level 2 Pathways Consultation (con_29672)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Jan 2026 at 03:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process was initiated by the Department for Education, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. This contract, titled "Contract for the analysis of the responses to the Post 16 Level 3 and Level 2 Pathways Consultation (con_29672)", falls under the services category with a specific focus on technical analysis or consultancy services. The procurement was carried out using a limited competition method under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded to TONIC Consultants Ltd, an SME located in Canterbury, with the procurement process reaching the award stage. The contract period runs from 11th December 2025 to 9th March 2026, and it involves a gross amount of GBP 32,435.52.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in educational analyses and technical consultancy. Given its focus on analysing educational pathways, businesses with expertise in educational research, data analysis, and policy consultancy stand to benefit significantly. The procurement process, characterised by limited competition, provides an advantageous environment for smaller enterprises or those with niche expertise to compete effectively. Engaging in such governmental contracts can offer businesses growth through high-profile project exposure and the potential for future collaborations with governmental departments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the analysis of the responses to the Post 16 Level 3 and Level 2 Pathways Consultation (con_29672)

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of analysis for the Post 16 Level 3 and Level 2 Pathways Consultation responses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060836
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004135-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,029 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 9 Mar 2026 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

TONIC CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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