Economics of Education Research Centre

Contract summary

Industry

• Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

England

Procurement reference

EERC

Published date

10 November 2025

Closing date

30 November 2025

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

DfE is preparing to procure two pilot Research Centres, one on educational neuroscience and one on the Economics of Education. These Research Centres will produce high-quality, timely, policy-relevant evidence and advice. They will conduct a programme of work agreed in advance with DfE but also retain capacity for responsive work.

The Economics of Education Research Centre will explore the effects of education on economic and social outcomes, conducting empirical analysis to guide future policy decisions while building our evidence base. The centre will also build capability in the application of economics across the department.

We will be holding online supplier events in November:
- Tuesday 25th November, 3-4pm for the Economics of Education Research Centre. Please contact Andrew.luty@education.gov.uk if you would like to join

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More information

Additional text

The contract value will be up to £3 million over two years for each of the Research Centres.

This procurement will be via the Crown Commercial Service Research and Insight Dynamic Procurement System (DPS). Suppliers will need to registered on the DPS to be able to be invited to tender. For more information on how to register please follow this link:

https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM6126?nav=0

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How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Catherine Doust

Address

​​​​​​​2 St Paul's Place
125 Norfolk Street
Sheffield
S1 2FJ
England

Telephone

0114274176

Email

Andrew.luty@education.gov.uk