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title: "School Survey on thriving and inclusion Con_36631"
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# School Survey on thriving and inclusion Con_36631

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09ada387-fca0-4a17-a15b-2969058686ec

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## Summary

The Department for Education has concluded a procurement process titled "School Survey on Thriving and Inclusion Con_36631," aimed at executing quantitative research to understand how schools support pupil belonging and inclusion. This process falls under the "Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services" industry category, with a procurement method described as a "Call-off from a framework agreement." The tender phase concluded on 28th November 2025, with the contract period running from 22nd January to 30th April 2026. The research will be conducted across multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The process is in the Award stage, and the contract, valued at GBP 187,062, was awarded to the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) on 22nd January 2026.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services to expand their portfolio within the educational sector. The focus on pupil inclusion and belonging is particularly significant for companies with expertise in educational research, data analysis, and policy development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), were deemed suitable for participation, indicating potential growth opportunities for a diversified range of businesses. Engaging in such projects could lead to partnership opportunities and increased visibility in the educational domain, encouraging further business expansion.

## Notice

To conduct quantitative research on how schools support pupil belonging and inclusion. The research will begin with a literature review and subsequent pilot study to test the feasibility of a national school survey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae56bd9f-c2ab-4181-9ffb-5062a3ce7d38 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £187,062 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,062 |
| 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 | NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (NFER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae56bd9f-c2ab-4181-9ffb-5062a3ce7d38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae56bd9f-c2ab-4181-9ffb-5062a3ce7d38
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f954ab3-2927-4bb5-b3f4-6a6f630df7aa
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