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con_28551 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (6 of 8)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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03 Mar 2026 at 09:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Technical Advisory Services related to school building projects across England. This forms part of a larger panel arrangement whereby eight advisors have been appointed, each handling specific aspects to ensure project success. The awarded contract, valued at £26,250,000, spans from 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2028, focusing on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a framework agreement, with AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited obtaining one of the contracts. The services will be delivered in various regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This award presents considerable opportunities for businesses within the architectural, construction, and engineering sectors to engage with public infrastructure projects, especially those that can provide multidisciplinary technical expertise. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find these frameworks lucrative due to tailored suitability criteria. The ongoing engagement in such large-scale projects allows expert providers to establish and expand their presence in educational construction, enhancing their portfolio in public service delivery and broadening market reach internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_28551 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (6 of 8)

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) has established a panel arrangement for the provision of Technical Advisory Services in support of the construction and delivery of school building projects across England. Under this arrangement, eight (8) Technical Advisors have been appointed to provide multi-disciplinary technical expertise to support DfE project teams throughout the full lifecycle of construction projects. This Notice confirms the award of one (1) of the eight (8) contracts issued under this panel arrangement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-351bbbfd-c026-4c7a-8ce4-c2d7dfa7a78c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f29870b-6d16-49c1-918e-cd5770faaaf6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,250,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2028 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSRÉALIS PPS

Further Information

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