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con_28549 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (2 of 8)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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04 Feb 2026 at 15:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE), located in London, has awarded a contract titled "con_28549 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (2 of 8)" under the industry category of Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services (CPV code: 71000000). This award forms part of a panel arrangement for providing technical advisory services across school building projects in England. The procurement process is now in the award stage, having been completed with the signing of a contract running from 6 January 2026 to 5 January 2028. AECOM Limited, a large-scale firm, secured the contract under a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender covers diverse geographical locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, the United Kingdom, and globally.

The awarded contract, valued at £26,250,000, presents extensive opportunities for businesses specialising in multi-disciplinary technical advisory services, particularly those engaged in architectural and engineering fields. SMEs are deemed suitable for this type of procurement, potentially facilitating their entry or expansion within the educational construction sector. This framework provides a structured pathway for various companies with relevant expertise to collaborate with the DfE, fostering business growth through involvement in significant educational infrastructure projects. As one of eight contracts, there are additional future opportunities for businesses not currently engaged in this award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_28549 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (2 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-e849751c-e723-4dfb-8892-0bcce9452963
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151152d2-7d16-4182-8b7c-2e90d03658f8
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
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 5 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

AECOM

Further Information

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