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Code of Practice (con_30782)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Mar 2026 at 16:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has concluded the procurement process for the "Code of Practice" project, aimed at creating a framework for managing international partnerships in higher education. This contract falls under the "services" category, specifically "Research consultancy services." The contracting process was initiated through a limited procurement method, signifying a below threshold and limited competition approach. The contract has been awarded to Universities UK, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) with an active status, and spans from 28 January 2026 to 30 April 2026. The project is based in London, and the Department for Education operates from Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London. The award, valued at £41,550, was officially signed on 28 January 2026, with relevant details published on 17 March 2026.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for enterprises involved in research consultancy services, particularly those focusing on higher education partnerships. Businesses that specialise in these services and have experience collaborating within the educational sector could greatly benefit from similar opportunities. Companies that value the potential for growth in academia-related projects and have a track record in international educational frameworks would be ideally positioned to excel in such limited competition procurement processes, facilitated by departments like the one for Education. Engaging with such contracts can enhance visibility and prestige within the sector, offering pathways for future partnerships and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Code of Practice (con_30782)

Notice Description

The appointed organisation has been contracted to outline what a framework for managing international partnerships in higher education could include.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066caa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024236-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,550 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 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
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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

UNIVERSITIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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