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title: "Researchers for the 'Measuring What Matters' Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0553bc"
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# Researchers for the 'Measuring What Matters' Project

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0553bc

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## Summary

This public procurement contracting process, titled "Researchers for the 'Measuring What Matters' Project," was managed by Ofsted, a central government public authority based in Manchester, UK. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research services. The procurement method used was direct, and the process was completed without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Kingston University on 24th June 2025, with the contract period spanning from 25th June 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £87,000, inclusive of taxes. The project's scope covers various regions across the United Kingdom, and includes an allocation of 134 work-days for quantitative and qualitative research on children's social care placements.

This tender creates opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in research services, data analysis, and social care consultancy. Medium to large enterprises with expertise in social care research and the ability to conduct both quantitative and qualitative analyses would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Additionally, universities and research institutions with a focus on children's social care and related areas may find this type of procurement a beneficial prospect to expand their portfolio and showcase their expertise to governmental bodies. The strategic partnership with Ofsted offers insight into government standards and requirements, which could be valuable for expanding business capabilities and securing further government contracts.

## Notice

Quantitative and qualitative research to produce data and analysis related to the suitability and sufficiency of children's social care placements. 134 work-days.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035219-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KINGSTON UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2025 at 16:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035219-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035219-2025
  25th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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