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con_28554 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (3 of 8)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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12 Feb 2026 at 09:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract titled "Technical Advisory Services 2025 (3 of 8)" under its panel arrangement to provide multi-disciplinary technical expertise for school building projects across England. This procurement falls under the industry category of Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, with the delivery spanning locations including the UK and international regions like Europe and the British Overseas Territories. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 27 January 2026 and concluding on 26 January 2028. The total contract value is £26,250,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical advisory and consulting services in the construction sector, particularly those with experience in educational infrastructure projects. Mott Macdonald Limited, a large-scale enterprise, has been successful in securing this contract, highlighting opportunities for well-established firms that can provide comprehensive technical services. SMEs engaged in architectural and engineering consultancy can also benefit by participating in such framework agreements, strengthening their portfolios through public sector partnerships. Businesses looking to expand should consider similar opportunities with the Department for Education, leveraging their expertise to compete effectively in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_28554 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (3 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-da6f39f4-9d3e-4ee8-a9ad-33eb3e3f8c4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfb138f5-e551-4966-b0da-86640203dd82
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 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
Not specified
Contact Email
educationestates.commercial@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

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