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con_28555 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (7 of 8)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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26 May 2026 at 12:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) in England has completed the award stage of its procurement process for technical advisory services, titled "con_28555 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (7 of 8)." This contract falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, specifically aimed at supporting school building projects across the United Kingdom and beyond, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The award was part of a call-off from a framework agreement and took place on 16th February 2026, with Mace Consult Ltd being selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £26,250,000, will run from 16th February 2026 until 15th February 2028.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in technical advisory and construction consultancy services. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly those that can offer multi-disciplinary support, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. This contract offers a growth platform for businesses that can align their services with public sector needs and framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, as the procurement process signifies suitability for such entities, enabling them to establish or expand their involvement in public procurement within the educational infrastructure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_28555 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (7 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-b5fd17-40d17682-5b0e-4bf0-8ec4-e14329220ca1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b016be3b-68ab-47a5-8075-172eb6534cf0
Current Stage
Award
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
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 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

MACE CONSULT

Further Information

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