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title: "2026-2028 Childcare and Early Years survey of parents CEYSP (online data collection) - con_30609"
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# 2026-2028 Childcare and Early Years survey of parents CEYSP (online data collection) - con_30609

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee23cd2b-6eda-4a00-aa80-9ba2421cb736

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "2026-2028 Childcare and Early Years Survey of Parents CEYSP (online data collection)" to Ipsos, for a value of £843,000. The procurement process falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, and was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from the CCS Research & Insights Marketplace DPS (RM6126). The contract period runs from 27th January 2026 to 30th June 2029 and covers a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The award was finalised and published on 4th February 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in online data collection services, particularly those capable of providing research and consultancy services. Businesses classified as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage with this type of opportunity, given the suitability preferences outlined in the procurement process. The involvement of a large organisation like Ipsos as a supplier highlights the potential scale and impact of the services required, offering substantial growth prospects for businesses in the research and insights sector.

## Notice

**This is not a call for competition**. This is the Contract Award notice for 2026-2028 Childcare and Early Years survey of parents CEYSP (online data collection). 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/0d7bc3fb-82ac-49d2-9417-d7f081be9d46 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £843,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £843,000 |
| 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 |

## 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 Feb 2026 at 14:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7bc3fb-82ac-49d2-9417-d7f081be9d46
- 4 Feb 2026 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7bc3fb-82ac-49d2-9417-d7f081be9d46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7bc3fb-82ac-49d2-9417-d7f081be9d46
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17944c7b-c972-4aad-ba28-7a8598c24f1d
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