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Survey of Childcare and Early Years Providers (SCEYP) 2026-2028

Awarded 20 Jan 2026

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Awarded20 Jan 2026
Value£2,109,290.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 2y 2mo2y 12mo term, 27% elapsed
Awarded 20 Jan 2026Expires 31 Dec 2028

Department for Education awarded a contract to National Centre for Social Research for managing the 2026, 2027, and 2028 waves of the Survey of Childcare and Early Years Providers (SCEYP).

The surveys will provide detailed, timely, and relevant evidence to monitor and evaluate childcare and early years provision in England.

The contract value is £2,109,290.

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