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title: "project_10240 - School Food Standards: Children's Feedback CF Award"
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# project_10240 - School Food Standards: Children's Feedback CF Award

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a856c94-0b52-4c77-a4e7-8310673d0ee5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "School Food Standards: Children's Feedback CF Award" was initiated by the Department for Education and is classified under the "Research services" industry category. This tender involves conducting external research to gather insights from children to aid the development of updated School Food Standards. The buying organisation is situated in London, England, and the project covers a wide geographical area, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and other global locations. The tender process operates under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to ICF Consulting Services Ltd, commencing on 22nd December 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026, valued at £42,975 GBP.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in research services, primarily those with a focus on educational insights and policy development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those supportive of voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Given the project's scale and the Department for Education's ongoing initiatives to refine educational standards, businesses involved in consultancy and educational research can leverage this procurement to enhance their portfolio and broaden their market exposure. The project timeline and the wide scope of delivery highlight the significant potential for contributing to impactful educational policy shaping across various regions.

## Notice

external research to gather robust, high-quality insights from children to inform the development of the updated School Food Standards (SFS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a4b6463-ce0b-4115-96d6-f5d858cf2379 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,975 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,975 |
| 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 | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a4b6463-ce0b-4115-96d6-f5d858cf2379

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a4b6463-ce0b-4115-96d6-f5d858cf2379
  14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd3d0732-cba5-4a0f-b550-a3dfbc06e882
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