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title: "GB-London: Research Ethics Committee Members"
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# GB-London: Research Ethics Committee Members

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDREN'S SERVICES AND SKILLS (OFSTED)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-157fd583-c9c2-44a0-b62f-4cd3aa5a0ffc

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has issued a procurement notice for the recruitment of Research Ethics Committee Members within London. This tender, relevant to the research and development services sector, is part of an open procedure with a total value of £100,000. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 3rd March 2026 at noon, and the contract period commencing on 1st June 2026 and concluding on 31st May 2030. Suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the procurement is in the tender amendment stage as of 2nd March 2026.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses in the consultancy services, particularly those specialising in research ethics. With Ofsted as the contracting authority, firms that can provide expertise in research ethics and possess a robust understanding of educational standards and consultancy services will be well-positioned to compete. The open procedure suggests a wide scope for competitive bids, making it highly accessible to diverse economic operators. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, enhancing their chances for long-term engagement and development in the public services sector.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 02 March 2026 for the following reason: See information in Section 12. Other Information(Research Ethics Committee Members) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b83e0c-57b2-4d99-a856-80fbd6493ef1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDREN'S SERVICES AND SKILLS (OFSTED) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 16:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b83e0c-57b2-4d99-a856-80fbd6493ef1
- 2 Mar 2026 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b83e0c-57b2-4d99-a856-80fbd6493ef1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b83e0c-57b2-4d99-a856-80fbd6493ef1
  2nd March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Research-Ethics-Committee-Members/RD8AW5BYP4
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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