# Economics of Education Research Centre

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Department For Education.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Department For Education](/buyers/department-for-education/contract-awards)
- Published: 10 November 2025
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Notice ID: 8d3c90ae-4c60-4601-accf-108acf40261c-871420
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efac5f00-c257-47ce-ab12-df7ee67f5c94

## 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 18, 14:00-15:00 for the Economics of Education Research Centre\. Please contact Andrew\.luty@education\.gov\.uk if you would like to join Additional information: 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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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d3c90ae-4c60-4601-accf-108acf40261c-871420)