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title: "Further Education Workforce Survey and Longitudinal Feasibility Study"
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# Further Education Workforce Survey and Longitudinal Feasibility Study

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c451fcb9-eae7-4f9d-91da-66e6a673b363

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## Summary

The Department for Education has concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "Further Education Workforce Survey and Longitudinal Feasibility Study," categorised under research and development services. The contract, with a value of GBP 179,500, has been awarded through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. This contract spans from 8 September 2025 to 30 July 2026. The geographical scope for delivery includes the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase as of 15 September 2025, with the National Foundation for Educational Research receiving the contract.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services within the education sector, particularly those experienced with workforce studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this contract especially beneficial given the procurement method's suitability considerations for such businesses. Engaging in this project can open doors to future government contracts and boost credibility and experience in the education landscape.

## Notice

This is not a call for competition. This is the contract award notice for Further Education Workforce Longitudinal Feasibility Study.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdedbd3b-a15c-42d8-845d-f82b6424b948 |
| 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 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,500 |
| 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 | NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL 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

- 15 Sep 2025 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdedbd3b-a15c-42d8-845d-f82b6424b948

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdedbd3b-a15c-42d8-845d-f82b6424b948
  15th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76465b71-aaec-4f12-9b13-e7253910202b
  n/a

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