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title: "Early Years Provider Pulse Surveys (con_28131)"
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# Early Years Provider Pulse Surveys (con_28131)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85e50a5c-a522-44cc-aa3b-139e38a6016b

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "Early Years Provider Pulse Surveys" contract, which was structured as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The services, classified under Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV 73000000), cover various regions across the United Kingdom, including but not limited to the North East, North West, and London. The tender stage concluded with an award on 31st March 2025, and the contract is set to run until 31st January 2026. The project holds a value of £47,282.41 and is specifically aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the selected supplier, IFF Research Ltd.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in research and consultancy services within the public sector. Companies with expertise in conducting surveys and data collection in educational contexts could find this contract particularly beneficial for demonstrating their capabilities and expanding their market presence. Additionally, the wide geographical scope across several UK regions offers businesses a chance to engage with early years providers and contribute to shaping educational strategies over the contract period.

## Notice

A contract to deliver a series of Provider Pulse Surveys with a selection of Early Years and Childcare Providers, across 2024-2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8821e1e-d1f5-4db4-87d9-3ab0b1d8203c |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,282 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,282 |
| 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 | WESTMINSTER, 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IFF 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

- 24 Jul 2025 at 18:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8821e1e-d1f5-4db4-87d9-3ab0b1d8203c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8821e1e-d1f5-4db4-87d9-3ab0b1d8203c
  24th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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