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title: "Scoping and feasibility study for survey of children's experiences of social care Con_28739"
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# Scoping and feasibility study for survey of children's experiences of social care Con_28739

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7839212-fc10-4a31-91ec-5d32b71399e9

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the award stage of a procurement process to conduct a scoping and feasibility study regarding the experiences of children interacting with the social care system. The industry category for this tender falls under research and development services and related consultancy services. Ipsos Mori has been appointed as the supplier, with a contract period from 18 February 2026 to 30 September 2026. The study aims to undertake a survey at the LA level, reaching children and young people across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally, with a tender value of £99,303 GBP. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and consultancy services, particularly for those specialising in social care and children's welfare. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in survey design, data collection, and analysis would be well-suited to vie for future similar projects. Given the comprehensive geographic scope and the specialised nature of the work, businesses proficient in handling extensive surveys across diverse regions have the potential to grow their portfolios and establish themselves as leaders in providing insights into social care dynamics.

## Notice

The national picture of experiences of those receiving support from children's social care is not currently available To commission an LA-level survey of children and young people who have contact with the care system, from early help through to care leavers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a158e853-7018-4957-8d65-9590251f139f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,303 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,303 |
| 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 | 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

- 24 Feb 2026 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a158e853-7018-4957-8d65-9590251f139f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a158e853-7018-4957-8d65-9590251f139f
  24th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/004ae948-3cfc-4799-a325-83483b5347f2
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