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con_28555 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (7 of 8)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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03 Mar 2026 at 09:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE), located in London, England, has awarded a contract under the title "con_28555 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (7 of 8)" in the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The procurement process falls under the selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The service delivery spans a broad geographic reach, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Europe, British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, and other international locations. Commencing on 16th February 2026 and concluding on 15th February 2028, this award marks an active stage of the procurement process, concretised on 3rd March 2026 with Turner & Townsend Project Management Limited as the appointed supplier. The contract, valued at £26,250,000, confirms the completion of one of the eight advisory contracts under this panel arrangement.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses in the architectural and construction sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in providing multi-disciplinary technical advisory services. The contract supports DfE’s efforts in enhancing school building projects across England, thus offering growth potential for companies adept at engineering, inspection, and construction management. Businesses with a strong technical expertise in the lifecycle of construction projects and an ability to operate in diverse international locations will find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their market presence and leveraging public sector opportunities.

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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-a0058b88-13b8-493a-a740-72b2ebced760
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4adf796-ea86-4843-998e-91964e9ba30f
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

TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Further Information

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