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title: "con_28554 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (3 of 8)"
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# con_28554 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (3 of 8)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da6f39f4-9d3e-4ee8-a9ad-33eb3e3f8c4b

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract titled "Technical Advisory Services 2025 (3 of 8)" under its panel arrangement to provide multi-disciplinary technical expertise for school building projects across England. This procurement falls under the industry category of Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, with the delivery spanning locations including the UK and international regions like Europe and the British Overseas Territories. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 27 January 2026 and concluding on 26 January 2028. The total contract value is £26,250,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical advisory and consulting services in the construction sector, particularly those with experience in educational infrastructure projects. Mott Macdonald Limited, a large-scale enterprise, has been successful in securing this contract, highlighting opportunities for well-established firms that can provide comprehensive technical services. SMEs engaged in architectural and engineering consultancy can also benefit by participating in such framework agreements, strengthening their portfolios through public sector partnerships. Businesses looking to expand should consider similar opportunities with the Department for Education, leveraging their expertise to compete effectively in future tenders.

## 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/bfb138f5-e551-4966-b0da-86640203dd82 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2026 - 26 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 | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfb138f5-e551-4966-b0da-86640203dd82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfb138f5-e551-4966-b0da-86640203dd82
  12th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1fa4b63-b444-4461-840e-af5c30837890
  n/a

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