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title: "The impact of undergraduate degrees on lifetime earnings 2026 (con_28496)"
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# The impact of undergraduate degrees on lifetime earnings 2026 (con_28496)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0ff8d62-8226-4988-b98c-9bf47a4aaafb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The impact of undergraduate degrees on lifetime earnings 2026" was initiated by the Department for Education and falls under the industry category of Research and Development services. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The value of the contract is £75,000, and the research is expected to provide valuable insights into lifetime earnings associated with undergraduate degrees. The contract, awarded to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, is set to commence on 12 September 2025 and conclude by 1 July 2026. This award was published on 26 September 2025. The regions of delivery include broad coverage across the United Kingdom, encompassing areas such as London, North East, and South East, among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in education and economic analysis. Companies with expertise in conducting comprehensive research studies and providing evidence-based consultancy services are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The tender aligns with businesses that have a strategic interest in developing educational insights that influence policy and economic strategies. For firms aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector, engaging in such contracts can facilitate exposure and the development of valuable expertise and relationships within governmental departments. Additionally, the wide regional focus within the UK allows for engagement from various business locations.

## Notice

The research will provide up-to-date evidence about the impact of undergraduate degrees on lifetime earnings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684bd9e4-11c3-41b0-a472-b6b2972508d2 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2025 - 1 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTITUTE FOR FISCAL STUDIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684bd9e4-11c3-41b0-a472-b6b2972508d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684bd9e4-11c3-41b0-a472-b6b2972508d2
  26th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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