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title: "con_29271 - Local support offer training and development for school business professionals"
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# con_29271 - Local support offer training and development for school business professionals

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d7ac7bc-d8b2-4757-bdc4-a6bb49eb7b1f

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process, denoted as "con_29271 - Local support offer training and development for school business professionals." The contract, classified under "Education and training services," aims to enhance financial management within schools across England. This initiative spans major regions including London, North East, North West, and the Midlands, among others. The process concluded in the Award stage with a contract deadline for submissions on 16th December 2025, and the contract runs from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2027. Following a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement, ISBL Trading Ltd has been awarded with a contract valued at £332,190.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in financial training and educational service provision, particularly those with capacity to deliver widespread training across multiple regions. Small and medium-sized enterprises may find this project particularly appealing due to its suitability criteria that favour such entities. The initiative aims to deliver 264 in-person training sessions targeting School Business Professionals, thereby offering significant avenues for growth in the educational services sector. Companies with expertise in strategic educational leadership and budget management are well-suited to participate, benefiting from engagement with school networks, multi-academy trusts, and local authorities.

## Notice

This project supports the second pillar of the Opportunity Mission: "every child achieving and thriving," by strengthening financial management in schools. It will deliver 264 in-person training sessions for School Business Professionals (SBPs) by March 2027, using consistent materials across two tracks: 144 centrally organised sessions focused on key topics like ICFP, budgeting, and strategic leadership. 120 demand-led sessions offered to SBP networks, MATs, and Local Authorities to ensure broad, equitable access and evaluate reach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/412663a1-c479-495b-92ab-008fa7aaeffd |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £332,190 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £332,190 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ISBL TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/412663a1-c479-495b-92ab-008fa7aaeffd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/412663a1-c479-495b-92ab-008fa7aaeffd
  17th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a08068d7-daff-4364-a58e-a874af55819e
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