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title: "Extension to the longitudinal Study of Early Education and Development (SEED)"
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# Extension to the longitudinal Study of Early Education and Development (SEED)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49254efb-f6a7-4a35-a636-20c7469d6e89

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## Summary

The Department for Education is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Extension to the longitudinal Study of Early Education and Development (SEED)." This project falls under the research and development services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with an emphasis on delivering consistent results until the project concludes in September 2029. Key dates include the tender period that ended on 14 December 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 30 June 2021, following the award notice published on 1 September 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £1,500,000, with the minimum value pegged at £750,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in educational psychology, early childhood education assessments, and longitudinal studies. Companies that can demonstrate capability in handling extensive data collection and analysis, as well as engaging with early years education frameworks, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The substantial budget offers a chance for growth and collaboration with a prominent government department, contributing to impactful educational research across England.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are sought to undertake the design and delivery for an extension of the Study of Early Education and Development (SEED) until the study cohort reach the end of Key Stage 4. SEED is a major longitudinal study commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE) that has followed nearly 6,000 children from across England from age two until the end of Key Stage One (age 7). The key objectives of SEED are to explore how the characteristics of the early environment, including early childhood education and care (ECEC) and home and parenting, relate to child development and child outcomes over time. The aim of the SEED extension is to understand the medium-to-long term, as well as the wider, outcomes associated with the early years. The study will utilise the current SEED cohort and produce new research outputs when the children reach the end of Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 4. It is envisaged that Key Stage 2 fieldwork will take place over 2022/2023 and that data linking to the NPD will commence in 2023. Further linkage to the NPD will take place in 2028 when the cohort reach the end of Key Stage 4. Project design and set up will commence in Spring/ Summer 2021. We expect the project and contract to last until mid-late 2029. Additional information about SEED can be found here at the SEED website. Previous reports on SEED can be found here: https://seed.natcen.ac.uk/ Additional information about SEED can be found here at the SEED website. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/study-of-early-education-and-development-seed We will produce a short Q&A during the EOI, with responses to any questions asked. Questions will be anonymised and any commercially sensitive information removed. Should you wish to ask a question and/or receive a copy of this note, please email madeleine.ell@education.gov.uk or Jonathon.blackburn@education.gov.uk Additional information: Contact details: Madeleine.ell@education.gov.uk and Jonathon.blackburn@education.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cd7af13-72b4-4651-b672-727c75aae346 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,010,353 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2021 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cd7af13-72b4-4651-b672-727c75aae346
- 1 Dec 2020 at 16:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfc1c645-1ec7-4e46-8182-2b5ece2bfe16
- 1 Dec 2020 at 15:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfc1c645-1ec7-4e46-8182-2b5ece2bfe16
- 1 Dec 2020 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfc1c645-1ec7-4e46-8182-2b5ece2bfe16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cd7af13-72b4-4651-b672-727c75aae346
  1st September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfc1c645-1ec7-4e46-8182-2b5ece2bfe16
  1st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43add5c3-c34b-4f71-b784-4f8cb9923ebb
  Expression of Interest (EOI)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87c23f20-3a18-404c-8dea-59c6acb02d15
  EOI Form for completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/4368e2d3-af82-4e85-9b75-dd2aaa7caf90
  Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

- https://seed.natcen.ac.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/study-of-early-education-and-development-seed

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