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title: "con_28552 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (1 of 8)"
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# con_28552 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (1 of 8)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad1c7140-0125-4052-8934-e8816ada4f6b

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract for Technical Advisory Services, selected as one of eight under a panel arrangement, to support school construction projects across England. The contract has been awarded through a framework agreement with Gleeds Cost Management Limited, a large-scale supplier, for a period commencing on 6 January 2026 and ending on 5 January 2028. The contract pertains to the services category within the ‘Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services’ industry and covers locations in the United Kingdom and other British territories. The total value of the award is £26,250,000. This tender is currently in the award stage, with the award notice published on 4 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses providing multi-disciplinary technical expertise, particularly in architectural and construction advisory roles. Companies with similar capabilities and those interested in working with public sector education projects may find this framework agreement beneficial for expanding their portfolios. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to consider pursuing similar opportunities in future tenders within this framework. The collaboration with a high-profile governmental body like the DfE can provide substantial visibility and the potential for long-term partnerships in the public 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/34d0a66d-e491-4ecf-8cae-01a60eac7770 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 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 | GLEEDS COST MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34d0a66d-e491-4ecf-8cae-01a60eac7770

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34d0a66d-e491-4ecf-8cae-01a60eac7770
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/973eca7e-3a85-4e1e-8a35-79fff7873b3e
  Redacted Technical Advisory Services 2025 contract for Gleeds Cost Management

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