---
title: "Code of Practice (con_30782)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066caa"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-03-17"
---

# Code of Practice (con_30782)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066caa

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## Summary

The Department for Education has concluded the procurement process for the "Code of Practice" project, aimed at creating a framework for managing international partnerships in higher education. This contract falls under the "services" category, specifically "Research consultancy services." The contracting process was initiated through a limited procurement method, signifying a below threshold and limited competition approach. The contract has been awarded to Universities UK, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) with an active status, and spans from 28 January 2026 to 30 April 2026. The project is based in London, and the Department for Education operates from Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London. The award, valued at £41,550, was officially signed on 28 January 2026, with relevant details published on 17 March 2026.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for enterprises involved in research consultancy services, particularly those focusing on higher education partnerships. Businesses that specialise in these services and have experience collaborating within the educational sector could greatly benefit from similar opportunities. Companies that value the potential for growth in academia-related projects and have a track record in international educational frameworks would be ideally positioned to excel in such limited competition procurement processes, facilitated by departments like the one for Education. Engaging with such contracts can enhance visibility and prestige within the sector, offering pathways for future partnerships and expansion.

## Notice

The appointed organisation has been contracted to outline what a framework for managing international partnerships in higher education could include.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024236-2026 |
| 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 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,550 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 16:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024236-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024236-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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