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title: "Educational Neuroscience Research Centre Pilot (con_31577)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf8337cc-df64-4fc4-8a66-ca053a0bcbb9"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# Educational Neuroscience Research Centre Pilot (con_31577)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf8337cc-df64-4fc4-8a66-ca053a0bcbb9

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## Summary

The Department for Education has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Educational Neuroscience Research Centre Pilot" under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS. This process, classified under the industry category of Research and Development services, concluded with an award on 15th May 2026. The contract, valued at £2,802,690, involves collaboration with UCL Consultants Ltd and spans from 24th April 2026 to 26th April 2028. The project encompasses several regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage at the time of this notice is the Award stage.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses within the research and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in educational neuroscience. It represents a beneficial opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies that are equipped to navigate complex research landscapes and offer innovative insights would find this tender particularly advantageous. The selective procurement method involving a dynamic purchasing system underscores the necessity for a well-established presence and proven expertise in the specified field.

## Notice

**This is not a call for competition** This is the contract award notice for Educational Neuroscience Research Centre Pilot". 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/4368054e-6bcd-43f6-9687-b2ce669f62c1 |
| 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 | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,802,690 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,802,690 |
| 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 | UCL CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4368054e-6bcd-43f6-9687-b2ce669f62c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4368054e-6bcd-43f6-9687-b2ce669f62c1
  15th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b00cda7-ce86-428a-8388-748cc7521f6c
  n/a

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