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LOT: 2 Skills Education Advisers - TQES (ECSC) - Re-open

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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14 Apr 2026 at 09:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has initiated a tender process for the procurement of Skills Education Advisers under the Technical and Vocational Qualifications (TVQ) sector within the Educational and Children's Social Care Professionals (ECSC) Framework. Classified under "Education and training services" with CPV code 80000000, this tender offers a re-opened opportunity for suppliers interested in Lot 2. This procurement is conducted via an "Other - Open - Light Touch Procedure", and the tender is currently at the Tender stage. Key dates include a submission deadline on 6th May 2026 and a contract commencement on 15th June 2026, lasting until 31st March 2031. The services are expected to be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs that can provide technical and vocational education services. Businesses with expertise in delivering educational training programmes stand to benefit by engaging in long-term contracts and bolstering their professional network within the public sector. The broad regional delivery requirement also opens avenues for businesses with a strong logistical network across England. Suppliers who can demonstrate a successful response to pre-qualification criteria are particularly well-suited for this tender, as it seeks established entities capable of fulfilling specialised educational advisory roles within government frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LOT: 2 Skills Education Advisers - TQES (ECSC) - Re-open

Notice Description

The Department for Education is inviting tenders in line with this specification for suppliers to join Lot 2: Skills Education Advisers - Technical and Vocational Qualifications (TVQ) of the Educational and Children's Social Care Professionals (ECSC) Framework. Suppliers must have successfully responded to all mandatory pre-qualification questions in the overarching ITT prior to responding to the Lot-specific requirements contained within this Invitation to Tender. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to access this opportunity see ITT_3928

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2cf0d56-8248-4df3-a2d5-7780339c56d9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Open - Light Touch Procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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