--- title: "Economics of Education Research Centre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-efac5f00-c257-47ce-ab12-df7ee67f5c94" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efac5f00-c257-47ce-ab12-df7ee67f5c94" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efac5f00-c257-47ce-ab12-df7ee67f5c94.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efac5f00-c257-47ce-ab12-df7ee67f5c94.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2025-11-10" --- # Economics of Education Research Centre Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efac5f00-c257-47ce-ab12-df7ee67f5c94 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efac5f00-c257-47ce-ab12-df7ee67f5c94) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efac5f00-c257-47ce-ab12-df7ee67f5c94.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) is in the planning stage of a tender for the establishment of the Economics of Education Research Centre, scheduled for engagement until 30th November 2025. This initiative is part of a broader effort to procure two pilot Research Centres aimed at generating high-quality, policy-relevant evidence and advice to inform future decisions. Classified under the Research and Development services within the industry category, this procurement process is taking place in England. The procurement will be managed through the Crown Commercial Service's Research and Insight Dynamic Procurement System (DPS), with the total contract value estimated at up to £3 million over two years. Interested parties can participate in an online supplier event on 25th November 2025. This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education economics and empirical research services. The project seeks organisations with the capability to build capacity in economic application and conduct insightful analysis on the impact of education on socio-economic outcomes. Although SMEs and VCSEs are deemed unsuitable for this tender, larger organisations with experience in research and consultancy services are encouraged to compete. Participating through the DPS allows businesses access to additional opportunities within the public sector research landscape, fostering long-term growth and collaboration with governmental institutions. ## Notice DfE is preparing to procure two pilot Research Centres, one on educational neuroscience and one on the Economics of Education. These Research Centres will produce high-quality, timely, policy-relevant evidence and advice. They will conduct a programme of work agreed in advance with DfE but also retain capacity for responsive work. The Economics of Education Research Centre will explore the effects of education on economic and social outcomes, conducting empirical analysis to guide future policy decisions while building our evidence base. The centre will also build capability in the application of economics across the department. We will be holding online supplier events in November: - Tuesday 25th November, 3-4pm for the Economics of Education Research Centre. Please contact Andrew.luty@education.gov.uk if you would like to join Additional information: The contract value will be up to PS3 million over two years for each of the Research Centres. This procurement will be via the Crown Commercial Service Research and Insight Dynamic Procurement System (DPS). Suppliers will need to registered on the DPS to be able to be invited to tender. For more information on how to register please follow this link: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM6126?nav=0 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d3c90ae-4c60-4601-accf-108acf40261c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Nov 2025 at 11:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d3c90ae-4c60-4601-accf-108acf40261c - 10 Nov 2025 at 09:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d3c90ae-4c60-4601-accf-108acf40261c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d3c90ae-4c60-4601-accf-108acf40261c 10th November 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM6126?nav=0 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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