Scope
Description
The Department for Education (DfE) is procuring a new Standard framework, which will serve as the primary route to market for Research contracts valued between £100k and £2m. This framework aims to streamline procurement processes, enabling the department to better respond to priorities, and to foster stronger relationships and improved contract management with suppliers.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £48,000,000 excluding VAT
- £48,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 October 2025 to 30 October 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
18 July 2025
Engagement process description
The DfE shall be hosting two virtual events on Monday 7th July 2025 at 15:00 and Thursday 10th July at 15:00 to discuss our plans for a DfE Research framework and gain feedback from suppliers to help shape the framework and specification which will go out in early September.
If you are interested in attending one of these events, please email Catherine.doust@education.gov.uk by 12 noon on Friday 4th July 2025.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 September 2025
Contracting authority
Department for Education
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZG-3487-DPVD
Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street
London
SW1P3BT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Catherine Doust
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government