project_9776 - SEND Futures Longitudinal Study

Department for Education

Published: Sep 23, 2026

Updated: Oct 4, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to National Centre for Social Research — £14,499,024

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the education and training sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 14.5 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

To provide a new longitudinal cohort study focusing on children and young people with special educational needs (SEN). The study will follow three cohorts of pupils with SEN across different educational stages - early years/KS1, primary to secondary transition, and post-16 transition.. CPV: Research and development services and related consultancy services (73000000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on September 23, 2026. Last refreshed 2 days ago. Reference: tender_483705/1612914. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department for Education

Department for Education has issued 730 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 576 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: October 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference tender_483705/1612914 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to National Centre for Social Research. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department for Education in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

National Centre for Social Research was awarded the contract for £14,499,024. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.