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title: "Further Education Targeted Retention Incentive Evaluation (CON_26738)"
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# Further Education Targeted Retention Incentive Evaluation (CON_26738)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a539c41a-7485-4d87-a7e9-6b13bbce9dc6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Further Education Targeted Retention Incentive Evaluation (CON_26738)" was led by the Department for Education. This contract belongs to the research and experimental development services category and covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The procurement stage is the Award stage, and the contract was awarded on 26 February 2025, following a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system (CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS). The contract has a total value of £303,688.80 and runs from 26 February 2025 to 31 January 2028. The tender period concluded on 6 January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. By securing such contracts, businesses can establish or strengthen their footprint in the educational research domain, enhance their portfolios with government contracts, and build valuable relationships with public sector organisations. Companies like CFE (Research & Consulting) Ltd, which won this contract, demonstrate the potential for similar organisations to compete and grow by delivering on initiatives aligned with further education and retention strategies.

## Notice

**This is not a call for competition** This is the contract award notice for "Further Education Targeted Retention Incentive Evaluation". 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/cc69e47f-afd8-4eca-94fe-8f58093de190 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £303,688 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £303,688 |
| 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 | CFE (RESEARCH & CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc69e47f-afd8-4eca-94fe-8f58093de190

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc69e47f-afd8-4eca-94fe-8f58093de190
  3rd March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b548d8b0-688e-430b-8fa6-f40a904ff949
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