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title: "Contract for the analysis of the responses to the Post 16 Level 3 and Level 2 Pathways Consultation (con_29672)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060836"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-01-17"
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# Contract for the analysis of the responses to the Post 16 Level 3 and Level 2 Pathways Consultation (con_29672)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060836

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## Summary

The contracting process was initiated by the Department for Education, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. This contract, titled "Contract for the analysis of the responses to the Post 16 Level 3 and Level 2 Pathways Consultation (con_29672)", falls under the services category with a specific focus on technical analysis or consultancy services. The procurement was carried out using a limited competition method under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded to TONIC Consultants Ltd, an SME located in Canterbury, with the procurement process reaching the award stage. The contract period runs from 11th December 2025 to 9th March 2026, and it involves a gross amount of GBP 32,435.52.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in educational analyses and technical consultancy. Given its focus on analysing educational pathways, businesses with expertise in educational research, data analysis, and policy consultancy stand to benefit significantly. The procurement process, characterised by limited competition, provides an advantageous environment for smaller enterprises or those with niche expertise to compete effectively. Engaging in such governmental contracts can offer businesses growth through high-profile project exposure and the potential for future collaborations with governmental departments.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of analysis for the Post 16 Level 3 and Level 2 Pathways Consultation responses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004135-2026 |
| 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 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2025 - 9 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,029 |

## 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 | TONIC CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2026 at 03:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004135-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004135-2026
  17th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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