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title: "EYFS SPACE REQUIREMENTS CONSULTATION: ANALYSIS OF RESPONSES (con_27994)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0561c3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2025-07-17"
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# EYFS SPACE REQUIREMENTS CONSULTATION: ANALYSIS OF RESPONSES (con_27994)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0561c3

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Education, a central government public authority, involved the project titled "EYFS SPACE REQUIREMENTS CONSULTATION: ANALYSIS OF RESPONSES." Located in London, this contract falls within the services industry category, specifically concerning research and development services and related consultancy. Completion of this contract marked the final stage in the procurement process, with key dates including the consultation period from 12 May to 11 July 2025 and the contract's active period from 30 June to 30 September 2025. Conducted through a limited procurement method suitable for below-threshold competition, the process concluded with an award status marked as active on 18 July 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in research and development services. Companies that can provide expert consultancy in early years childcare settings and policy analysis are ideally positioned to benefit. The contract, awarded to ICF Consulting Services Ltd, a London-based SME, illustrates the potential for consultancy firms to leverage government contracts to expand their portfolio and expertise within the public sector. By engaging in these projects, businesses can align themselves with government objectives, enhancing their reputation and establishing a precedent for future collaborations.

## Notice

External analysis of responses to the government's "Space requirements in early years childcare settings in England" consultation, which ran from 12 May to 11 July 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041142-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,832 |

## Status

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

## 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 | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 23:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041142-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041142-2025
  17th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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