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DfE ECSC Framework: SEND - Senior Financial Advisers LOT8

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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07 Jul 2025 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) in the United Kingdom is currently undertaking a tender process titled "DfE ECSC Framework: SEND - Senior Financial Advisers LOT8," aimed at expanding the Educational and Children's Social Care (ECSC) Framework. This procurement, classified under education and training services, targets the services sector and is being carried out as an open procedure. The procurement process is in the tender stage, running from 7th July 2025 to 28th July 2025, with submissions to be made electronically via the Jaggaer e-Tendering platform. The contract will be active from 8th September 2025 to 31st March 2029, covering nationwide locations across the UK. This opportunity is governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015, due to its establishment before the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for service-focused businesses specialising in education and training, specifically those capable of providing senior financial advisory within educational contexts. The successful inclusion in Lot 8 of the ECSC Framework allows suppliers access to direct call-offs and mini-competitions, enabling ongoing collaboration with the DfE. Firms with strong experience in educational services and financial advisories stand a good chance of securing a place, making this an ideal growth opportunity for businesses aiming to enter or expand their presence in the public sector market. Potential entrants must comply with mandatory pre-qualification criteria and be prepared for detailed scrutiny to ensure alignment with the framework's standards.

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Notice Title

DfE ECSC Framework: SEND - Senior Financial Advisers LOT8

Notice Description

The Department for Education is inviting tenders in line with this specification for suppliers to join Lot 8 of the Educational and Children's Social Care (ECSC) Framework. Suppliers must respond to all mandatory pre-qualification questions and the Lot-specific requirements contained within this Invitation to Tender. The initial tender window is from 7th July to 28th July 2025. Bidders are able to respond to the ITT by submitting bids to join the Lot 8 on the framework during this onboarding phase and will undergo rigorous supplier checks. The Department reserves the right to reopen the Lot at regular intervals in a Refresher Window to allow new entrants to the market to apply to join this Lot. Lot 8 of the Educational and Children's Social Care (ECSC) Framework will allow direct call-off and mini competition routes as detailed in Schedule 2 of the framework terms. Please note that given the ECSC Framework was established prior to the go live of Procurement Act 2023, this opportunity notice to add a new lot to the framework is subject to the Public Contract Regulations (PCR) 2015.

Lot Information

Lot 1

How to bid: The Authority is using e-Tendering for this Procurement. Jaggaer is the Authority's e-Tendering Platform. It can be accessed via your web browser page at Jaggaer https://education.app.jaggaer.com then locate the ITT reference code ITT_3612 - SEND - Senior Financial Advisers LOT8 or via link https://education.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60053 and commence bidding process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ab0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038032-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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