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title: "con_28549 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (2 of 8)"
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# con_28549 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (2 of 8)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e849751c-e723-4dfb-8892-0bcce9452963

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE), located in London, has awarded a contract titled "con_28549 - Technical Advisory Services 2025 (2 of 8)" under the industry category of Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services (CPV code: 71000000). This award forms part of a panel arrangement for providing technical advisory services across school building projects in England. The procurement process is now in the award stage, having been completed with the signing of a contract running from 6 January 2026 to 5 January 2028. AECOM Limited, a large-scale firm, secured the contract under a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender covers diverse geographical locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, the United Kingdom, and globally.

The awarded contract, valued at £26,250,000, presents extensive opportunities for businesses specialising in multi-disciplinary technical advisory services, particularly those engaged in architectural and engineering fields. SMEs are deemed suitable for this type of procurement, potentially facilitating their entry or expansion within the educational construction sector. This framework provides a structured pathway for various companies with relevant expertise to collaborate with the DfE, fostering business growth through involvement in significant educational infrastructure projects. As one of eight contracts, there are additional future opportunities for businesses not currently engaged in this award.

## 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/151152d2-7d16-4182-8b7c-2e90d03658f8 |
| 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 | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151152d2-7d16-4182-8b7c-2e90d03658f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151152d2-7d16-4182-8b7c-2e90d03658f8
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5a071c6-5710-458e-8e9a-c1f496d1cb0e
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