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EarlyYearsDesignGuidance_ShortFormContract (con_31255)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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27 Mar 2026 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "Early Years Design Guidance Short Form Contract (con_31255)" as part of a procurement process aimed at providing development consultancy services. Situated in London, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the public authority central government industry category. This contract process has transitioned from the tender to the award stage as of 27 March 2026. The contract period commenced on 9 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2026, with the award made to Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios LLP. The procurement method used was limited competition, reflecting a below threshold approach.

This awarded contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses focusing on development consultancy services, particularly those specialising in early years infrastructure design. Organisations like SMEs with expertise in consultancy and architecture would be well-positioned to seek similar contracts in the future, allowing for potential business growth and entry into government sectors. Given the nature of the contract, it offers specialised firms the chance to build relationships with the Department for Education and contribute to initiatives supporting local authorities and responsible bodies.

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Notice Title

EarlyYearsDesignGuidance_ShortFormContract (con_31255)

Notice Description

Early Years Design Guidance to support Local Authorities (LAs) and Responsible Bodies (RBs)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028638-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,840 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

FEILDEN CLEGG BRADLEY STUDIOS

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