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title: "Research into the impact of student finance on the intention to study in Higher Education - con_30744"
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# Research into the impact of student finance on the intention to study in Higher Education - con_30744

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b88d74fe-6ca4-4429-ae8f-8f6c81b7ff51

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## Summary

The Department for Education, located in London, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Research into the impact of student finance on the intention to study in Higher Education." This service-related procurement falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" industry category and covers a wide geographic area including the United Kingdom and beyond. The procurement was conducted using a selective approach, specifically through a dynamic purchasing system call-off. The contract, valued at £168,427.50, was awarded to BMG Research on 16th February 2026 and is set to run until 21st December 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focused on higher education. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are deemed suitable for this type of project, reflecting the inclusive nature of the procurement approach. By participating in tenders like these, businesses can expand their portfolio and gain expertise in government-related educational research, thus enhancing their reputation and opening more doors for future public sector contracts.

## Notice

**This is not a call for competition** This is the Contract Award Notice for 'Research into the impact of student finance on the intention to study in Higher Education (HE) - con_30744'. The competition was carried out using the CCS Research & Insights Marketplace DPS (RM6126).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95f6b3f8-47b1-45e6-8099-b39ea1b4e99e |
| 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 | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 21 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £168,427 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £168,427 |
| 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 | BMG 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

- 18 May 2026 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95f6b3f8-47b1-45e6-8099-b39ea1b4e99e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95f6b3f8-47b1-45e6-8099-b39ea1b4e99e
  18th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cddf7c58-6954-4715-8703-1cbee48d3c8d
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