Scope
Reference
9976
Description
THIS IS A CALL FOR COMPETITION
The Department for Education (DfE) has published this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a Behaviour and Anti-Bullying Best Practice Review and Toolkit.
This notice is to announce the launch of procurement to conduct a best practice review and, informed by the findings of this review, create a new resource ('toolkit') for mainstream schools in England (ages 5 to 16). This resource will support schools in managing pupil behaviour, reducing preventable exclusions, and tackling and preventing bullying. The work is anticipated to commence in early Spring 2025.
The supplier will require substantial research capabilities, as well as the ability to translate academic findings into engaging, actionable advice for schools. As the best practice review and toolkit will cover best practice in mainstream schools, the supplier will need to have detailed knowledge of the English school system.
Interested suppliers are invited to submit tenders during the window from 21 October to 21 November 2025. Award decisions will be contingent upon meeting the published award criteria.
For full access to the tender documents and to participate, please visit https://education.app.jaggaer.com/ and click on "view Opportunities" to express your interest in this contract opportunity.
Total value (estimated)
- £900,000 excluding VAT
- £1,080,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 February 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2032
- 6 years, 5 months, 20 days
Description of possible extension:
X3 annual extensions of up to 12 months each to provide online hosting.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
X3 annual extensions of up to 12 months each to provide online hosting.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See ITT
Technical ability conditions of participation
See ITT
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Includes 10% Social Value |
Quality | 80% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Department for Education
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZG-3487-DPVD
Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street
London
SW1P3BT
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government