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title: "CON_25313 - project_8680 - Childcare Entitlements Expansion (A) - Process Evaluation"
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# CON_25313 - project_8680 - Childcare Entitlements Expansion (A) - Process Evaluation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7646cdc-1f69-448c-803d-4aa2b019bb67

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a tender process for the project CON_25313 - Childcare Entitlements Expansion (A) - Process Evaluation, falling under the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The procurement method used was selective, specifically calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from April 16, 2024, to June 30, 2026. The tender period ended on February 9, 2024. The contracting authority is the Department for Education, with the procurement stage at the award phase as of April 16, 2024.

This tender, awarded to IFF Research, presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing research and development services. Businesses based in the UK and various international locations can participate in this contract. As the Department for Education is the buyer, companies specialised in research and consultancy services should consider engaging with the contracting authority to explore potential partnerships and business growth opportunities within the education sector.

## Notice

Childcare Entitlements Expansion (A) - Process Evaluation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59e07efb-d658-490c-b67e-77b3006acf8a |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £305,000 |
| 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 | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3R 6HD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IFF 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

- 17 Apr 2024 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59e07efb-d658-490c-b67e-77b3006acf8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59e07efb-d658-490c-b67e-77b3006acf8a
  17th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d235611-9db2-4442-87a9-f06b6618e9b8
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