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title: "Survey of Childcare and Early Years Providers Con_3654"
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published: "2026-01-29"
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# Survey of Childcare and Early Years Providers Con_3654

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cf973dc-3592-4f57-9619-5bd405da0a6e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Survey of Childcare and Early Years Providers Con_3654" has concluded at the award stage, managed by the Department for Education located at Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London. This contract, classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services," involves a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The awarded contract, valued at £2,109,290, spans from 20th January 2026 to 31st December 2028 and entails conducting surveys across multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tendering period ended on 5th October 2025.

This initiative presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, especially those equipped to handle comprehensive data collection and analysis over multi-year frameworks. It is particularly beneficial for SMEs and VCSEs due to the suitability criteria outlined by the buyer. Firms with expertise in education and early years research can greatly benefit from this contract, leveraging the expansive work scope to enhance their profile and expand their operations both locally and internationally.

## Notice

To manage the 2026, 2027 and 2028 waves of the Survey of Childcare and Early Years Providers (SCEYP). These surveys will provide detailed, timely and relevant evidence to monitor and evaluate childcare and early years provision in England

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99914e77-e8ba-423d-9949-4b6f80a8479f |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,109,290 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,109,290 |
| 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 | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL 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

- 29 Jan 2026 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99914e77-e8ba-423d-9949-4b6f80a8479f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99914e77-e8ba-423d-9949-4b6f80a8479f
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/426f6817-9889-4847-bd89-0ee57d31ac12
  n/a

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