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title: "Older Buildings Research Project (con_26309)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4376ec03-7db6-4ec2-a9d9-2b2104e363ec"
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# Older Buildings Research Project (con_26309)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4376ec03-7db6-4ec2-a9d9-2b2104e363ec

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "Older Buildings Research Project" within the Research and Development Services industry. This procurement process, carried out using the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS, was in the Award stage as of December 20, 2024. Key dates include the contract start on December 12, 2024, and it is set to end on April 1, 2026. The project covers multiple regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £1,181,364 GBP, with the procurement method being selective and involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for firms involved in research and development services and related consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically noted as suitable to compete. The project has been awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, indicating that businesses with robust capabilities, particularly in research and insights, could also find opportunities through such government contracts. Engaging in this tender can position a business favourably within the public sector market, enhancing its portfolio and fostering partnerships with significant governmental departments.

## Notice

**This is not a call for competition** This is the contract award notice for "Education Estates Older Buildings Research". The competition was carried out using the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33c8f7e5-1b28-45a8-b750-f00d7f6471d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2024 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,181,364 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,181,364 |
| 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 | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33c8f7e5-1b28-45a8-b750-f00d7f6471d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33c8f7e5-1b28-45a8-b750-f00d7f6471d3
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba07af6e-030c-4c7d-8e81-cb7ef5d449d5
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