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title: "Research into the quality of Non-Medical Help for recipients of Disabled Students Allowance con_26572"
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# Research into the quality of Non-Medical Help for recipients of Disabled Students Allowance con_26572

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bfb8e9e-2c4b-4b9b-8948-40a663ec7da3

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Research into the quality of Non-Medical Help for recipients of Disabled Students Allowance con_26572" was led by the Department for Education, located in London, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000), and it was conducted as a Call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The contract was awarded to I.F.F. RESEARCH LIMITED on 14th April 2025, with a total value of £193,078.88. The project is set to begin on the same day and conclude by 2nd March 2026. The research aims to update and enhance evidence regarding higher education costs in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in examining educational costs and systems. The procurement was deemed suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, offering an inclusive chance for smaller and community-driven enterprises to grow their business portfolio by contributing to influential research with the Department for Education. Businesses that can provide insights into academic financial assessments and have a track record in high-quality research delivery in the UK and internationally are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Background: The HE research programme seeks to improve our understanding of the broader costs of HE provision alongside a targeted examination of the effectiveness of the system of support for disabled students Aims and Objectives: The overarching aim of this project is to repeat the cost of study exercise carried out as part of the Augar Review of Post-18 Education and Funding with a view to updating and improving our evidence based and estimates of the costs of undergraduate provision in England. This research will again compare the costs of provision at different levels of undergraduate study, across providers, subjects, and regions. Requirement : This research will seek to build on the 2019 cost of study report, taking into account the lessons learned from the last costing exercise to improve the scope of the study, sector participation, methodological approach and data gathering process. The research will provide more up-to-date estimates of the costs of provision based on the latest available financial data [academic year 2022/23] in order to provide the robust evidence base Ministers would need to make decisions on HE fees & funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2cb9d7f-b4b5-47ae-8429-84a1b7ec3985 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £193,078 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £193,078 |
| 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 | I.F.F. 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

- 22 Apr 2025 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2cb9d7f-b4b5-47ae-8429-84a1b7ec3985

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2cb9d7f-b4b5-47ae-8429-84a1b7ec3985
  22nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26f99de5-e2ad-452a-9adb-f3786f96679d
  n/a

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