--- title: "ITT for Educational and Children's Social Care (ECSC) Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-32979fc7-0400-4585-bb28-57c9c9f191cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32979fc7-0400-4585-bb28-57c9c9f191cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32979fc7-0400-4585-bb28-57c9c9f191cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32979fc7-0400-4585-bb28-57c9c9f191cb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2025-12-10" --- # ITT for Educational and Children's Social Care (ECSC) Framework Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32979fc7-0400-4585-bb28-57c9c9f191cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32979fc7-0400-4585-bb28-57c9c9f191cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32979fc7-0400-4585-bb28-57c9c9f191cb.json) ## Summary The Department for Education has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the Educational and Children's Social Care (ECSC) Framework, which aims to create a robust procurement route for specialists and advisers. This framework is open under a Light Touch Regime aligned with PCR 2025, and features several Lots categorising various skillsets required by the department. Suppliers must meet both overarching framework and Lot-specific requirements, with the registration process facilitated via the Jaggaer e-procurement system. The procurement, valued at £24,000,000, is classified under Education and Training Services and covers multiple UK regions, with a tender period ending on 31 October 2024. The contract period is set to start on 13 January 2025 and will last until 12 January 2030, with options for extension. This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the education and social care sectors, providing access to public contracts through various Lots that align with different specialisms. The framework's structure encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, emphasising flexibility and reducing administrative burdens. Companies well-suited for this tender are those with expertise in children's social care, skills education, SEND advisory and commissioning, and who can provide subject matter expertise to educational institutions. This initiative supports business expansion by offering consistent work and requiring fewer individual tender submissions. ## Notice The Department for Education (DfE) has published this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the Educational and Children's Social Care (ECSC) Framework. This notice is to announce the launch of the Educational and Children's Social Care Professionals (ECSC) Framework Style Agreement. This framework will serve as a core procurement route for individual specialists, advisers and subject matter experts for the Department for Education. The new framework is intended to provide a more rapid and flexible route to market, as well as a less burdensome process for suppliers. The new ECSC framework is split into a series of Lots reflecting the specialisms and skillsets the Department is seeking to procure in. To apply for any lot, all suppliers must first complete the overarching framework mandatory requirements contained in ITT_2994. At this launch point, the initial tranche of six lots are as follows: 1. Lot 1- Children's Social Care Advisers- ITT_2998 2. Lot 2- Skills Education Advisers- ITT_3003 3. Lot 3- Children's Social Care Commissioners- ITT_3000 4. Lot 4- SEND Advisers- ITT_3001 5. Lot 5- SEND Commissioners- ITT_3002 6. Lot 6- Register of External Experts (RoEE) for Schools and MATs- ITT_3005 The framework contains provision for the addition of new lots throughout its lifespan in accordance with Departmental requirements. To register to join the framework, suppliers complete both the mandatory requirements in the overarching ITT_2994 and the Lot-specific requirements of the lot or lots they apply for in the relevant Lot-specific Invitations to Tender. Registration is via the Department's Jaggaer e-procurement system. Instructions on registering on Jaggaer can be found attached to this notice. The initial term of the framework will be 4 years. There will be an option to extend it for 2 additional periods of up to 12 months each. Detailed information, including service specification for each lot, the tender process and an anticipated procurement timeline can be found in the ITT documents available via the Jaggaer e-procurement portal. Additional information: To access tender documents Suppliers should log in their existing Jaggaer account or register on Jaggaer e- procurement platform via the above link: ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16314ff7-7f63-46f5-ac62-a170c0866029 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Open - Light Touch Regime under PCR 2025 | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | 9 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80110000 - Pre-school education services - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services - 80211000 - Technical secondary education services - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 10 Dec 2025 at 13:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16314ff7-7f63-46f5-ac62-a170c0866029 - 7 Oct 2024 at 12:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16314ff7-7f63-46f5-ac62-a170c0866029 - 3 Oct 2024 at 16:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16314ff7-7f63-46f5-ac62-a170c0866029 - 2 Sep 2024 at 15:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b2a5e32-21e4-40dd-ba5e-76a697da1ab6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16314ff7-7f63-46f5-ac62-a170c0866029 10th December 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b2a5e32-21e4-40dd-ba5e-76a697da1ab6 2nd September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30f416e7-7a31-4176-80ee-189ae6a04eb6 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81a33cdd-ab80-413d-8769-5f91514c6a98 n/a - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement#jaggaer-the-dfe-etendering-portal Jaggaer e-procurement portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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