UNSPSC 86132206: Teaching and educational research service

Service involving the systematic collection and analysis of data related to the field of education. Spans a variety of methods. Research may involve various aspects of education including student learning, teaching methods, teacher training, and classroom dynamics.

UNSPSC 86132206 Teaching and educational research service is a Commodity code under which state and local school districts procure academic enrichment, mentorship, leadership development, social-emotional support, and specialized instructional services delivered by outside providers to address learning gaps and student well-being. Recent solicitations show school districts buying comprehensive intervention packages combining academic tutoring, career-technical education alignment, restorative justice programming, and family engagement support—often with cultural responsiveness requirements and equity-focused design to serve at-risk student populations.

School districts across California, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and New York dominate recent activity under this code, with large mid-size and large urban districts posting the most opportunities. Stockton Unified School District (California) issued RFP 26-27-02 on July 15, 2026, requesting academic, extracurricular, and emotional support services for students in need, with proposals due August 4, 2026, and active encouragement of DBE, SLBE, and SELBE participation; Katy Independent School District (Texas) posted RFP #2519YT on June 28, 2026, for educational interpreting services to support students with hearing impairments, due August 3, 2026; Muscogee County School District (Georgia) solicited RFP 26-024 on June 29, 2026, for design and delivery of a career-infused curriculum for middle grades, due August 27, 2026, with mandatory pre-proposal conference and separate technical and financial proposal requirements; and Pinellas County School District (Florida) issued RFP 25JB082 on February 17, 2026, requesting hands-on STEAM enrichment programming for private schools, with a contract value of approximately $1,000,000 and proposal deadline of February 16, 2026. Vendors must typically demonstrate three to five years of relevant K-12 experience, maintain liability insurance including sexual abuse and molestation coverage where student contact occurs, and pass background clearances. Evaluation commonly weights experience and qualifications, scope and approach, cost, and references equally or with experience and qualifications carrying 30–35 percent of total points. Initial contract terms typically run one year with two to four optional renewal periods based on performance and funding availability.