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title: "The Economics of Education Research Centre (con_31680)"
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# The Economics of Education Research Centre (con_31680)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99394bbb-f6fe-4fd9-9595-1291d48392ca

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the establishment of the Economics of Education Research Centre, with the procurement award dated 6th May 2026. This contract, valued at £2,995,700, falls under the industry category of research and development services, specifically focusing on consultancy services. The planning and tender process was executed via a call-off from the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS, a selective procurement method. UCL Consultants Ltd. was chosen as the supplier, indicating a formal completion of the tender process with the contract running from 6th May 2026 to 5th May 2028. The contract covers various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and more broadly, Europe and the rest of the world.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in education economics. The chance to partner with a prominent government department like the Department for Education can enhance a firm's reputation and expand its portfolio in public sector projects. Additionally, the tender process highlighted a preference for enterprises that include small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing an excellent opportunity for these organisations to enhance their presence in the public sector and engage in impactful research activities on an international stage.

## Notice

**This is not a call for competition** This is the contract award notice for "The Economics of Education Research Centre". The competition was carried out using the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c46b2d9f-b031-44c2-a12d-2334e84d57cc |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2026 - 5 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,995,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,995,700 |
| 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 | UCL CONSULTANTS |

## 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 May 2026 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c46b2d9f-b031-44c2-a12d-2334e84d57cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c46b2d9f-b031-44c2-a12d-2334e84d57cc
  15th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d462df6e-19d2-4313-a47b-873c36c47a5a
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