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title: "Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) Contract 26/27"
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# Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) Contract 26/27

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4228c4a4-c561-4334-a6a9-e6e4620c7040

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education securing services through the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) Contract 26/27. Designed for the education and training services sector, this contract covers multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase, with Mott MacDonald Ltd being appointed as the supplier. The procurement method employed is selective, conducted through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract will commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2027, with a value of £2,734,870.79. The service will act as a delivery partner, enabling payments to local authorities and regional adoption agencies.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational and training services, to collaborate with governmental organisations on a significant initiative. Companies of varying sizes, including SMEs and those within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors, would find themselves well-suited to compete, especially if they possess competencies in delivering educational support services. With a substantial budget and a year-long contract period, this award allows businesses to expand their portfolios and establish a strong presence in the public sector market.

## Notice

This is a notice of award for Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) Contract 26/27 The required service will be to act as the delivery partner for the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF). A separate Grant Funding Agreement will be put in place between the Department for Education and the successful delivery partner. This will enable payments to be made to Local authorities (LAs) and Regional Adoption Agencies (RAAs).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eabfc41-53b2-4976-88b4-78c9479fd727 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,734,870 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,734,870 |
| 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 | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 2EE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| 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 | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eabfc41-53b2-4976-88b4-78c9479fd727

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eabfc41-53b2-4976-88b4-78c9479fd727
  22nd May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1b228c3-3b56-4665-922c-bf1d9a1413ef
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