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title: "Working Lives of Teachers and Leaders 2027-2031 con_31575"
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# Working Lives of Teachers and Leaders 2027-2031 con_31575

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9de1ace9-5edf-4526-9a5c-f5a15d6e702a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Working Lives of Teachers and Leaders 2027-2031" is conducted by the Department for Education, based in London, England. Classified under the industry category of Research and Development Services and related consultancy services, this process aims to gather high-quality evidence on teacher recruitment and retention. The procurement follows a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender has transitioned to the award stage, with a total contract value of £3,958,045. The contract is set to commence on 28th April 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2031, with potential operations covering the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those focusing on educational consultancy. The tender's robust requirement for data collection and strategic monitoring makes it well-suited for large-scale enterprises like Ipsos Mori, which has been awarded the contract. However, the Department for Education encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), thus fostering a diverse range of business opportunities. Companies operating within these specialisations are poised to leverage this procurement to partner with the Department for Education, thereby contributing to shaping teacher workforce policy over a five-year period.

## Notice

WLTL2 will provide robust, high-quality evidence exploring the key drivers of teacher recruitment and retention through collecting evidence on the factors underlying teachers' behaviours and attitudes over time. It will continue to develop the Department's evidence base on the teaching workforce in England through a comprehensive, regular survey to address strategic aims around teacher sufficiency. The data collected will allow the Department to strategically monitor changes across multiple policy areas simultaneously to provide cross-cutting insight into key issues affecting the teaching workforce which will inform and shape teacher workforce policy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ce99a4-6060-4f0f-8e4d-ca7178ceaef0 |
| 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 | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,958,045 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,958,045 |
| 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 | IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 07:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ce99a4-6060-4f0f-8e4d-ca7178ceaef0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ce99a4-6060-4f0f-8e4d-ca7178ceaef0
  12th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/058c67b6-75c2-4f3b-a713-a3977e313a09
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