Childcare and Early Years survey of parents CEYSP (online data collection)

Contract summary

Industry

• Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Procurement reference

project_9909

Published date

20 August 2025

Closing date

1 September 2025

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

Market Engagement Event Notice - project_9909 - Childcare and Early Years survey of parents CEYSP (online data collection).

The Department for Education (DfE) is looking for a supplier to manage the new online version of the Childcare and Early Years Survey of Parents (CEYSP) for 2026-2028. The CEYSP is a DfE funded cross-sectional survey that provides robust and nationally representative data on parents in England with children aged 0-14. The survey collects data on parents' use, views and experiences of formal and informal childcare and Early Years provision. The survey provides important evidence for understanding trends in childcare use.

Please note: the details in this notice are subject to change at any time, and we reserve the right not to launch a competition for this work.

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More information

Attachments

• 2026 CEYSP online version - Market Engagement Event notification.pdf
• Notice of planned procurement
• We will be holding a virtual market engagement event at the beginning of September, to provide more information about the contract and answer questions about the survey. If you would like to attend and for more information on the date and time please send your email address to Rachel.Murphy@education.gov.uk and you will be sent an invite.

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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

Rachel Murphy

Address

Sanctuary Buildings
LONDON
SW1P 3BT
England

Email

Rachel.Murphy@education.gov.uk