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Developing a Learner Voice Survey

COMMISSION FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (MEDR)

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28 Jan 2026 at 15:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Commission for Tertiary Education and Research, also known as Medr, has conducted a procurement process to appoint a supplier for designing and delivering a learner voice survey. This initiative falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and is classified as a service. The procurement was carried out using the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 - Research and Insight collaborative agreement under the Dynamic Purchasing System. The location for the delivery of this service is specified as the United Kingdom, particularly in the region of UKL22, with the process having reached the "Award" stage as of 28th January 2026. The procurement method was limited, operating under a procedure that did not require prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract has been awarded to IFF Research on 8th January 2026, with a value of £849,000.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the research and consultancy services sector, particularly those specialising in education-focused studies, to grow their footprint within the public sector. Companies with expertise in survey design and delivery, as well as those capable of leveraging data insights, will find this tender process highly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like IFF Research are well-suited for such contracts, highlighting their ability to deliver specialised services cost-effectively while maintaining the capacity to meet dynamic and tailored procurement requirements. Business growth can be achieved through exposure to high-value government contracts and the potential for building long-term client relationships within the public education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Developing a Learner Voice Survey

Notice Description

Medr are conducting a tender using the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 - Research and Insight collaborative agreement under the Dynamic Purchasing System to appoint a supplier to design and deliver a learner voice survey.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Medr are conducting a tender using the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 - Research and Insight collaborative agreement under the Dynamic Purchasing System to appoint a supplier to design and deliver a learner voice survey.

Procurement Information

Medr are conducting a tender using the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 - Research and Insight collaborative agreement under the Dynamic Purchasing System to appoint a supplier to design and deliver a learner voice survey.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061114
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007677-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£849,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMISSION FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (MEDR)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@medr.cymru
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4BZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

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