--- title: "Provision of Transitions from education to labour market literature review" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7533b46c-89b8-4e66-a1ca-47c0d5d22380" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7533b46c-89b8-4e66-a1ca-47c0d5d22380" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7533b46c-89b8-4e66-a1ca-47c0d5d22380.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7533b46c-89b8-4e66-a1ca-47c0d5d22380.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2026-01-13" --- # Provision of Transitions from education to labour market literature review Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7533b46c-89b8-4e66-a1ca-47c0d5d22380 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7533b46c-89b8-4e66-a1ca-47c0d5d22380) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7533b46c-89b8-4e66-a1ca-47c0d5d22380.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Provision of Transitions from education to labour market literature review," which falls under the economic research services industry category. This research project aims to assist policymakers in understanding the transition of young people from education to the labour market, supporting departments such as the Department for Education and the Department for Work and Pensions. The contract, valued at £24,925, covers multiple locations across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and other regions. The procurement was conducted through an assisted procurement method, with the contract period running from 17th December 2025 to 14th June 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research services, particularly those that can deliver comprehensive analyses and insights into educational transitions. While the procurement is no longer open for competition, similar tenders released by public sector bodies can provide substantial business growth prospects, especially for companies capable of influencing policy development and possessing experience in educational sectors. However, this particular tender was not marketed as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating a focus on larger or more specialised entities equipped to meet the project's requirements. ## Notice This project seeks to provide policymakers in OEO and other government departments (primarily the Department for Education, the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Business and Trade) with an understanding of how young people's protect ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d8b3ddf-1759-4d65-8167-b87968606c42 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Assisted procurement | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 16 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,925 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £24,925 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79311400 - Economic research services ## Release History - 13 Jan 2026 at 11:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d8b3ddf-1759-4d65-8167-b87968606c42 - 12 Jan 2026 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d8b3ddf-1759-4d65-8167-b87968606c42 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d8b3ddf-1759-4d65-8167-b87968606c42 13th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9841ce43-b787-4180-84a4-e7c11d88a96e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b0c4975-dc89-4652-8e2a-02ffb621349d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/310f5128-235c-47f5-b324-b8ac70d8eea5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3579ba44-bb19-4e4b-8ab8-9af731e4666b ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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