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title: "project_10333 - Teaching Assistant (TA) CPD and Specialist Skills"
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# project_10333 - Teaching Assistant (TA) CPD and Specialist Skills

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3ed85e7-206c-467a-888f-ca954c32cb61

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Teaching Assistant (TA) CPD and Specialist Skills" has been completed and is part of an initiative by the Department for Education. This selective procurement involved calling off from a framework agreement and falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000). The contract covers several locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other parts of the world. The award was officially made on 20th May 2026, with the contract period running from that date until 31st December 2026. Ipsos Mori was designated as the supplier for this project, with a contract value of £139,985. Key stakeholders include the Department for Education as the buying organisation and Ipsos Mori as the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in conducting mixed methods research and those specialising in educational consulting and development. It is particularly advantageous for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as denoted by the suitability criteria of this procurement. Companies with experience in international comparative studies or that can offer innovative insights into professional development within educational settings would also benefit. The framework's call-off nature signifies that businesses familiar with existing framework agreements and those able to navigate selective procurement processes are well-suited to engage with similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

This will be a mixed methods research project, involving a short DfE-run survey, a qualitative phase including interviews with school leaders and MAT leaders and focus groups with TAs and teachers, and an international literature review element comparing the use and training of TA equivalent roles across a range of countries

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/187234bb-616b-4f66-a90e-d2afe3bcd484 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £139,985 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,985 |
| 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

- 4 Jun 2026 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/187234bb-616b-4f66-a90e-d2afe3bcd484

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/187234bb-616b-4f66-a90e-d2afe3bcd484
  4th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db954a9f-6d6a-4d60-8c6c-bca69cc86630
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