---
title: "DFE Research Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054873"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2025-06-13"
---

# DFE Research Framework

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054873

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) is currently in the planning stage for a new procurement initiative titled "DFE Research Framework," which focuses on research and development services within the United Kingdom. This framework is intended to streamline procurement processes for research contracts valued between £100,000 and £2 million, fostering stronger relationships and improved contract management with suppliers. The DfE will be hosting virtual engagement events on 7th and 10th July 2025 to gather feedback from suppliers, with interested parties needing to express interest by 4th July 2025. The official tender notice is anticipated by early September, with the framework set to commence on 31st October 2025 and conclude on 30th October 2029.

This procurement process presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaging in research and development services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to compete, given their eligibility under the designated lot's suitability criteria. The framework agreement, valued at £48,000,000, positions suppliers as key contributors to the DfE's strategic priorities, offering a primary route to market and potentially strengthening their contract portfolio through efficient and responsive contract management. Business users in the research consultancy sector are well-suited to leverage this opportunity to collaborate with a central government authority and expand their market presence.

## Notice

The Department for Education (DfE) is procuring a new Standard framework, which will serve as the primary route to market for Research contracts valued between PS100k and PS2m. This framework aims to streamline procurement processes, enabling the department to better respond to priorities, and to foster stronger relationships and improved contract management with suppliers.

### Planning Information

The DfE shall be hosting two virtual events on Monday 7th July 2025 at 15:00 and Thursday 10th July at 15:00 to discuss our plans for a DfE Research framework and gain feedback from suppliers to help shape the framework and specification which will go out in early September.
If you are interested in attending one of these events, please email Catherine.doust@education.gov.uk by 12 noon on Friday 4th July 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032256-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2025 at 11:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032256-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032256-2025
  13th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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