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    ContractsQualitative Research Study on England's Skills Needs
    Awarded contract

    Qualitative Research Study on England's Skills Needs

    Awarded
    £80.9k
    Published 23 Oct 2026

    Commission a qualitative research study to identify and analyze England's current and future skills needs to inform education and workforce policy.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 23 Oct 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £80.9k
    Published 23 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £80,904
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • NF
      National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER)
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    23 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The Department for Education (DfE) seeks qualitative research to explore and understand the current and emerging skills needs across England. This study will inform policy and workforce development strategies by gathering detailed insights into skills gaps, employer requirements, and training priorities. The research will involve in-depth interviews, focus groups, or case studies to capture nuanced perspectives from stakeholders across sectors and regions. Suppliers should have expertise in qualitative research methodologies, education policy analysis, and skills assessment. The findings will support the DfE in developing targeted interventions and educational programs to address identified skills shortages and prepare the workforce for future economic needs.

    Track record

    25 awards · 13 winners
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

    In research innovation, DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION has awarded 25 contracts to 13 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. IFF RESEARCH LIMITED9× · 36%
    2. IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED3× · 12%
    3. ALMA ECONOMICS LIMITED2× · 8%
    4. NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH2× · 8%
    5. Ecorys1× · 4%
    6. I.F.F RESEARCH LIMITED1× · 4%

    +7 more suppliers

    Across research innovation, the most active winners are WSP UK LIMITED, IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED, IFF RESEARCH LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-078fa5

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