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title: "School Support Staff Negotiating Body Research_con_27435"
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# School Support Staff Negotiating Body Research_con_27435

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02e0e5cf-87d0-4c2e-9448-4488badb2f79

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns a contract awarded by the Department for Education for "School Support Staff Negotiating Body Research". This contract is categorised under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and is valued at £142,600. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, which has reached the award stage with active status, commenced on 6th May 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2025. The research will be carried out in multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories and beyond.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research and consultancy services sector, especially those with expertise in education sector dynamics involving staff pay and working conditions. Small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurements, enabling them to expand their portfolios and increase market presence. The successful supplier for this project, Ipsos, indicates that companies possessing extensive experience in similar fields could effectively leverage such opportunities for growth.

## Notice

This is for the purchase of School Support Staff Negotiating Body Research. This research will be used to directly inform decisions made by the School Support Staff Negotiating Body, an arm's-length body, made up of representatives of employers and unions. These decisions will principally relate to aspects such as school support staff pay, working conditions, role responsibilities and opportunities for training and career progression.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e153d8e1-754b-40b7-8b8d-717b1482bc09 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £142,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £142,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON, |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e153d8e1-754b-40b7-8b8d-717b1482bc09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e153d8e1-754b-40b7-8b8d-717b1482bc09
  6th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0af803a9-0331-4e7e-8b4d-5b3e9d72b81b
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