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title: "Enabler of the Secure Accommodation Network (con_28964)"
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# Enabler of the Secure Accommodation Network (con_28964)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-310a65de-d197-45ca-8bf4-60b5f58e73fb

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process titled "Enabler of the Secure Accommodation Network (con_28964)," within the Development Consultancy Services industry. The process was executed using a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £50,000, covers various regions across the United Kingdom including London, North East, and East Midlands, among others, and aimed to enhance sector operations through consultancy services. It reached the award stage on 1st November 2025, with the published contract notice following on 21st November 2025. The engagement started on 1st November 2025 and is set to conclude by 1st April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy sector, as it was facilitated with SME suitability in mind. Businesses with expertise in development consultancy services would find this contract appealing, particularly those that can contribute innovative solutions to empower secure accommodation networks. The broad geographical coverage offers diverse regional potential for consultants to engage with local stakeholders, fostering business expansion and growing their network within the public sector. Such opportunities allow businesses to leverage their expertise to cater to specialised government needs, enhancing their portfolio and credibility in the sector.

## Notice

A consultant to carry out a time-limited project aimed at understanding how to enable and empower the Secure Accommodation Network to enhance how the sector operates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cad4df3c-08f3-44f3-9d2c-a79bdbc6290a |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | ANNA RACHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cad4df3c-08f3-44f3-9d2c-a79bdbc6290a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cad4df3c-08f3-44f3-9d2c-a79bdbc6290a
  21st November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/contact-dfe

## Provenance

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