Published date: 21 January 2026

Last edited date: 21 January 2026

Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.


Closing date: 4 February 2026

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

  • Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000

Location of contract

North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West

Procurement reference

tender_510556/1545294

Published date

21 January 2026

Closing date

4 February 2026

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Early Engagement Notice: Department for Education"s (DfE) EdTech Testbed Programme Market Engagement Session.

Today, at Bett UK, the Secretary of State announced (see link for further details) that the DfE will be investing an additional