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title: "Demand determinant and Elasticities for English Higher Education Con_29296"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-53d99817-82fe-4873-b0b3-cd24af429351"
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# Demand determinant and Elasticities for English Higher Education Con_29296

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53d99817-82fe-4873-b0b3-cd24af429351

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process under a contract titled "Demand determinant and Elasticities for English Higher Education Con_29296". This initiative falls within the research and development services industry and aims to understand price elasticity for higher education students in England. The process was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The location for delivery spans several regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others. The tender period concluded on 29th October 2025, and the awarded contract commenced on 14th January 2026, extending until 13th January 2027. The award stage is complete, with a total contract value of £249,000.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the provision of research and development services, particularly those specialising in economic consultancy or educational analytics. Given the scope of work, companies of various sizes, including SMEs and enterprises with a focus on providing tailored consultancy services, could leverage such contracts for business growth. Engaging in this type of procurement allows businesses to showcase their expertise on a national scale, potentially opening up additional opportunities for similar contracts within the education sector.

## Notice

This Procurement will establish a single Supplier Contract for the purchase of Understanding the price elasticity of domestic and international student for higher education in England

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a0c2aca-bce0-4599-81bd-974ec278d92e |
| 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 | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2026 - 13 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,000 |
| 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 | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a0c2aca-bce0-4599-81bd-974ec278d92e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a0c2aca-bce0-4599-81bd-974ec278d92e
  26th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5d99311-92d6-4380-90a0-e7681cf51f41
  n/a

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