Award

con_29271 - Local support offer training and development for school business professionals

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

17 Dec 2025 at 11:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process, denoted as "con_29271 - Local support offer training and development for school business professionals." The contract, classified under "Education and training services," aims to enhance financial management within schools across England. This initiative spans major regions including London, North East, North West, and the Midlands, among others. The process concluded in the Award stage with a contract deadline for submissions on 16th December 2025, and the contract runs from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2027. Following a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement, ISBL Trading Ltd has been awarded with a contract valued at £332,190.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in financial training and educational service provision, particularly those with capacity to deliver widespread training across multiple regions. Small and medium-sized enterprises may find this project particularly appealing due to its suitability criteria that favour such entities. The initiative aims to deliver 264 in-person training sessions targeting School Business Professionals, thereby offering significant avenues for growth in the educational services sector. Companies with expertise in strategic educational leadership and budget management are well-suited to participate, benefiting from engagement with school networks, multi-academy trusts, and local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_29271 - Local support offer training and development for school business professionals

Notice Description

This project supports the second pillar of the Opportunity Mission: "every child achieving and thriving," by strengthening financial management in schools. It will deliver 264 in-person training sessions for School Business Professionals (SBPs) by March 2027, using consistent materials across two tracks: 144 centrally organised sessions focused on key topics like ICFP, budgeting, and strategic leadership. 120 demand-led sessions offered to SBP networks, MATs, and Local Authorities to ensure broad, equitable access and evaluate reach.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d7ac7bc-d8b2-4757-bdc4-a6bb49eb7b1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/412663a1-c479-495b-92ab-008fa7aaeffd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£332,190 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£332,190 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ISBL TRADING

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