Planning

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

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

09 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has initiated the planning stage for the "Contracts Finder LOT: 2 Skills Education Advisers - TQES (ECSC) - Re-open" tender. This procurement process seeks to engage suppliers to provide expertise in education training, specifically in designing, developing, and evaluating qualifications. This process is part of the Educational Children's Social Care (ECSC) Professional Framework. The tender, classified under Education and Training Services (CPV: 80000000), aims to support the development of technical and vocational qualifications, including T Levels, 16-19 English and Maths, ESOL, and Essential Digital Skills. The engagement process is open to locations across the United Kingdom, including regions like North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and others. A market engagement event is scheduled for 16th April 2026, and interested suppliers must register on Jaggaer to access the opportunity via SSQ 757.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to expand by contributing to a government-supported educational initiative. Suppliers with expertise in assessment strategies and qualification design and development will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their capabilities. Businesses in regions such as London, East of England, and other specified locations, which can offer innovations in the education sector and have a focus on the specified vocational and technical areas, are well-suited to participate. Engaging in this process could lead to collaborations and long-term partnerships within the educational framework, fostering growth and development within the sector.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

This notice is to capture supplier interest to register on Jaggaer to benefit from the opportunity to apply for membership on the Educational Children's Social Care (ECSC) Professional Framework as a Skills Education Adviser. It is the Department for Education's intention to re-open LOT 2 Skills Education Advisers, to provide expertise on education training and development to the skills group, with the specific skills in designing, developing, and evaluating qualifications, and experts in assessment strategy. The DfE are seeking to bring in additional EAs with the expertise to support development of Technical and Vocational Qualifications such as; T Levels including Foundation Year; 16-19 English and Maths; English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL); Essential Digital Skills The opportunity will be published non contracts Finder and potential suppliers are encouraged to register on Jaggaer to access the opportunity via the link and indicate their interest via SSQ 757. Additional information: A market warming event will take place on 16th April. If you wish to attend see SSQ 757. Joining details will be sent to those who express an interest to attend early next week.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c386e1d4-581e-4fe2-b890-41fe3e967ea6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/637d0afa-9107-4f94-a3b3-544cd392d603
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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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