Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-056628
- Published by:
- Department for Education
- Authority ID:
- AA20011
- Publication date:
- 22 October 2025
- Deadline date:
- 21 November 2025
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
THIS IS A CALL FOR COMPETITIONThe Department for Education (DfE) has published this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a Behaviour and Anti-Bullying Best Practice Review and Toolkit. This notice is to announce the launch of procurement to conduct a best practice review and, informed by the findings of this review, create a new resource (‘toolkit’) for mainstream schools in England (ages 5 to 16). This resource will support schools in managing pupil behaviour, reducing preventable exclusions, and tackling and preventing bullying. The work is anticipated to commence in early Spring 2025. The supplier will require substantial research capabilities, as well as the ability to translate academic findings into engaging, actionable advice for schools. As the best practice review and toolkit will cover best practice in mainstream schools, the supplier will need to have detailed knowledge of the English school system.Interested suppliers are invited to submit tenders during the window from 21 October to 21 November 2025. Award decisions will be contingent upon meeting the published award criteria.For full access to the tender documents and to participate, please visit https://education.app.jaggaer.com/ and click on "view Opportunities" to express your interest in this contract opportunity.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
9976
Procurement description
THIS IS A CALL FOR COMPETITION
The Department for Education (DfE) has published this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a Behaviour and Anti-Bullying Best Practice Review and Toolkit.
This notice is to announce the launch of procurement to conduct a best practice review and, informed by the findings of this review, create a new resource (‘toolkit’) for mainstream schools in England (ages 5 to 16). This resource will support schools in managing pupil behaviour, reducing preventable exclusions, and tackling and preventing bullying. The work is anticipated to commence in early Spring 2025.
The supplier will require substantial research capabilities, as well as the ability to translate academic findings into engaging, actionable advice for schools. As the best practice review and toolkit will cover best practice in mainstream schools, the supplier will need to have detailed knowledge of the English school system.
Interested suppliers are invited to submit tenders during the window from 21 October to 21 November 2025. Award decisions will be contingent upon meeting the published award criteria.
For full access to the tender documents and to participate, please visit https://education.app.jaggaer.com/ and click on "view Opportunities" to express your interest in this contract opportunity.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
900000 GBP to 900000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
09 February 2026, 00:00AM to 31 July 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 July 2032
Contracting authority
Department for Education
Identification register:
Address 1: Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street
Town/City: London
Postcode: SW1P3BT
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZG-3487-DPVD
NUTS code: UKI32
Email: PolicyAssurance.COMMERCIALQUERIES@education.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Trade agreements
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
Lot value (estimated)
900000 GBP Excluding VAT
1080000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
09 February 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 July 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 July 2032, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
X3 annual extensions of up to 12 months each to provide online hosting.
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
X3 annual extensions of up to 12 months each to provide online hosting.
Participation
Conditions of participation
See ITT
Conditions of participation
See ITT
Award criteria
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 20
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
Includes 10% Social Value
Weighting: 80
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
21 November 2025, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
14 November 2025, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
19 January 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://education.app.jaggaer.com/
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 80100000 |
Primary education services |
Education and training services |
| 73110000 |
Research services |
Research and experimental development services |
| 80200000 |
Secondary education services |
Education and training services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
Further information
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