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title: "Childcare and Early Years Survey of Parents (CEYSP) face to face 2026 - con_29332"
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# Childcare and Early Years Survey of Parents (CEYSP) face to face 2026 - con_29332

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c1ada28-8df0-4902-b9f0-f3eebe923659

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the award stage of a contract for the "Childcare and Early Years Survey of Parents (CEYSP) face to face 2026" project, with a significant focus on research and development services. The procurement was conducted through the CCS RM6129 Research & Insights DPS, a selective method within a dynamic purchasing system. Ipsos (Market Research Limited T/A Ipsos) was selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £1,250,000, will run from 10 December 2025 to 30 June 2027. The services will cover a wide geographical area, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. This procurement falls under the 'services' category, providing an opportunity for various consultancy services within the specified regions.

This procurement, catering to sectors related to research and development, opens substantial opportunities for businesses seeking to engage in governmental contracts, particularly within the parent and early childcare industry. Organisations with expertise in research, data collection, and analysis will find this type of tender highly advantageous to pursue for future participation. The process favours SMEs and VCSEs, making it accessible to smaller firms and social enterprises with the appropriate capabilities. As a prominent buyer, the Department for Education ensures significant visibility and potential partnerships, offering a growth platform for businesses that align with governmental strategic objectives in early years education assessments and parental involvement studies.

## Notice

**This is not a Call for Competition**. This is the Contract Award notice for Childcare and Early Years Survey of Parents (CEYSP) face to face 2026 - con_29332. The competition was carried out using the CCS RM6129 Research & Insights DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89b0ace6-f22a-48a9-a62f-4872ab1d00e6 |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,250,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED T/A IPSOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89b0ace6-f22a-48a9-a62f-4872ab1d00e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89b0ace6-f22a-48a9-a62f-4872ab1d00e6
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54ff23fd-3645-4171-927e-e52b01992448
  n/a

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