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title: "Qualitative research to meet recommendation 9 of the National Audit on Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (con_28993)"
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# Qualitative research to meet recommendation 9 of the National Audit on Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (con_28993)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f037

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## Summary

This procurement process, overseen by the Department for Education, is focused on delivering qualitative research as part of recommendation 9 from the National Audit on Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. The contract, titled "Qualitative research to meet recommendation 9 of the National Audit," falls under the services category and has been awarded to Manchester Metropolitan University. Located in London, the buying authority is a central government public authority. The tender completed its procurement stage using a limited competition method, with the research services classified under the CPV code 73110000. The contract execution phase was initiated on 12th September 2025, with the active award phase already completed as of 5th December 2025, and the contract is set to conclude on 12th December 2025. The total contract value is £30,000, with a net worth of £25,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those equipped to handle sensitive topics related to child protection and criminal justice. The procurement process adopted by the Department for Education demonstrates the potential for businesses specialising in these areas to secure government contracts. Being a central government initiative, suppliers offering expertise in qualitative research that meets rigorous audit standards will find themselves well-positioned to bid for similar projects in the future. Larger enterprises or those with strong capabilities in social research could enhance their capacities by entering into partnerships or competitive bids for such contracts, thereby fostering growth and expanding their reach in the public sector.

## Notice

Qualitative research to meet recommendation 9 of the National Audit on Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse to the Department for Education.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080373-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 18:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080373-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080373-2025
  5th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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