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title: "PS25230 - Developing Visions for the Future of Childhood"
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# PS25230 - Developing Visions for the Future of Childhood

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-853f766b-a086-423a-81be-c0a1da48732b

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## Summary

This contract, titled "PS25230 - Developing Visions for the Future of Childhood," has been awarded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) located in Swindon, England. The procurement process had reached the award stage as of 15 December 2025, following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement falls under the category of research and development services, with a contract period commencing on 12 December 2025 and ending on 31 July 2026. The project was open to select regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe, among others. The research aims to explore future perceptions of childhood, with the insights anticipated to support policymaking. The valued amount for this contract is £225,464.25.

This procurement represents a growth opportunity, particularly for large research organisations focused on providing qualitative insights and consultancy services. The task involves executing a visioning exercise with diverse groups, including children and parents, thus fostering an inclusive approach to research. Businesses equipped with expertise in conducting broad and structured research initiatives, especially those geared towards influencing policy development, would find this contract suitable. The procurement method was selective, ideal for suppliers familiar with dynamic purchasing systems, such as I.F.F Research Limited, which has successfully secured the contract. The structured nature of this project offers substantial growth potential for organisations adept in qualitative research and possessing a capacity for extensive stakeholder engagement.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement The aim of the procurement is to commission a research organisation (Supplier) to design and deliver a structured visioning exercise with broad and inclusive groups of children, parents/carers and practitioners representing different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. The qualitative outputs generated will provide insights into how these groups perceive/imagine childhood in the future and will contribute to forming the visions of the future childhood which Go-Science will incorporate into a final report to support policymaking colleagues across government.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/978c9134-92bf-4caa-a33a-ac3997417515 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,464 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| 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

- 15 Dec 2025 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/978c9134-92bf-4caa-a33a-ac3997417515

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/978c9134-92bf-4caa-a33a-ac3997417515
  15th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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