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title: "con_28555 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (7 of 8)"
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# con_28555 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (7 of 8)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40d17682-5b0e-4bf0-8ec4-e14329220ca1

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) in England has completed the award stage of its procurement process for technical advisory services, titled "con_28555 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (7 of 8)." This contract falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, specifically aimed at supporting school building projects across the United Kingdom and beyond, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The award was part of a call-off from a framework agreement and took place on 16th February 2026, with Mace Consult Ltd being selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £26,250,000, will run from 16th February 2026 until 15th February 2028.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in technical advisory and construction consultancy services. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly those that can offer multi-disciplinary support, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. This contract offers a growth platform for businesses that can align their services with public sector needs and framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, as the procurement process signifies suitability for such entities, enabling them to establish or expand their involvement in public procurement within the educational infrastructure sector.

## Notice

The Department for Education (DfE) has established a panel arrangement for the provision of Technical Advisory Services in support of the construction and delivery of school building projects across England. Under this arrangement, eight (8) Technical Advisors have been appointed to provide multi-disciplinary technical expertise to support DfE project teams throughout the full lifecycle of construction projects. This Notice confirms the award of one (1) of the eight (8) contracts issued under this panel arrangement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b016be3b-68ab-47a5-8075-172eb6534cf0 |
| 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 | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,250,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MACE CONSULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b016be3b-68ab-47a5-8075-172eb6534cf0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b016be3b-68ab-47a5-8075-172eb6534cf0
  26th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a17248a-1b16-40ed-94ae-5af05ee229d1
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