Published date: 5 February 2026

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 28 November 2025, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£187,062

Procurement reference

tender_496174/1550466

Published date

5 February 2026

Closing date

28 November 2025

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

22 January 2026

Contract end date

30 April 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

To conduct quantitative research on how schools support pupil belonging and inclusion. The research will begin with a literature review and subsequent pilot study to test the feasibility of a national school survey.

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Award information

Awarded date

22 January 2026

Contract start date

22 January 2026

Contract end date

30 April 2026

Total value of contract

£187,062

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER)

Address

The Mere, Upton Park, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2DQ

Reference

No reference - other

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Address

Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street,
London,
SW1P 3BT
England

Email

David.RUBYAN-LING@EDUCATION.GOV.UK