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title: "Childcare and Early Years of Parents 2022-2024 con_13005"
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# Childcare and Early Years of Parents 2022-2024 con_13005

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7258cc4-1026-475c-aa40-bd32b21a8a1f

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Childcare and Early Years of Parents 2022-2024". This initiative focuses on conducting the annual Childcare and Early Years Survey of Parents, aimed at collecting vital information for the Department. The procurement method used was an open procedure, concluding the tender period on 12 November 2021. The awarded contract, worth £3,500,000, commenced on 9 February 2022 and is set to last until 31 March 2025. The contract covers services within the research and development industry category, applicable across various regions including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research and data collection services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in parent surveys and childcare-related analysis will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract allows businesses to contribute to critical governmental research while enhancing their portfolio in the public sector market.

## Notice

This project is to continue the annual Childcare and Early Years Survey of Parents, providing the DfE with invaluable information on parents use of childcare and wider views relating to the sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1154823c-9243-4579-aaa1-e71c1bc0fe51 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2022 at 13:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1154823c-9243-4579-aaa1-e71c1bc0fe51
- 23 Feb 2022 at 12:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1154823c-9243-4579-aaa1-e71c1bc0fe51
- 16 Feb 2022 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1154823c-9243-4579-aaa1-e71c1bc0fe51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1154823c-9243-4579-aaa1-e71c1bc0fe51
  4th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d046ddc4-fe26-49b2-bc3e-6e744787134c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c919ded-7ac3-4fc9-a1ff-b735e01926b7
  n/a

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