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title: "Childcare and Early Years survey of parents CEYSP (online data collection)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Childcare and Early Years survey of parents CEYSP (online data collection)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-979ee272-cf51-4416-82c7-41facf7a1307

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Childcare and Early Years survey of parents CEYSP (online data collection)" intended for execution between 2026 and 2028. This project falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category and targets data collection from parents in England with children aged 0-14. The data aims to capture insights into parents' childcare use and views. Located in the United Kingdom, key procurement documentation includes a market engagement notice and a planned procurement notice with an engagement end date of 11th September 2025. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with details liable to change prior to any competition launch.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in research and data analysis, particularly those that focus on online surveys and data collection methodologies. The engagement is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it ideal for organisations with relevant expertise and capacity to manage substantial national surveys. Participation in this project can enhance a company's profile in government contracts and provide significant experience in handling large-scale research projects that influence public sector decision making.

## Notice

Market Engagement Event Notice - project_9909 - Childcare and Early Years survey of parents CEYSP (online data collection). The Department for Education (DfE) is looking for a supplier to manage the new online version of the Childcare and Early Years Survey of Parents (CEYSP) for 2026-2028. The CEYSP is a DfE funded cross-sectional survey that provides robust and nationally representative data on parents in England with children aged 0-14. The survey collects data on parents' use, views and experiences of formal and informal childcare and Early Years provision. The survey provides important evidence for understanding trends in childcare use. Please note: the details in this notice are subject to change at any time, and we reserve the right not to launch a competition for this work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8117cc7-a9a6-4676-9898-a517db8b321e |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 14:36 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8117cc7-a9a6-4676-9898-a517db8b321e
- 20 Aug 2025 at 13:08 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8117cc7-a9a6-4676-9898-a517db8b321e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8117cc7-a9a6-4676-9898-a517db8b321e
  1st September 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e54d5efa-72cd-46ea-b430-1a5fe768ae21
  We will be holding a virtual market engagement event at the beginning of September, to provide more information about the contract and answer questions about the survey. If you would like to attend and for more information on the date and time please send your email address to Rachel.Murphy@education.gov.uk and you will be sent an invite.

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