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title: "List of successful suppliers appointed to Lot 1 - Children's Social Care Adviser - ECSC Framework"
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# List of successful suppliers appointed to Lot 1 - Children's Social Care Adviser - ECSC Framework

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f07b654b-9fc7-44e8-ad83-7a388dc08b4d

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the evaluation and awarded multiple suppliers under Lot 1 - Children's Social Care Adviser of the Educational and Children Social Care Framework (ECSC) - Lot 6. The framework covers the Education and Training Services category and will be in effect from 10 February 2025 to 2 February 2029, with a possible extension of up to two additional 12-month periods. Services will be provided across various regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East and West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The procurement process followed an open procurement method under the light-touch regime, with the tender stage closing on 31 October 2024.

This award presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for organisations specialising in education and children's social care services. The identified suppliers vary from large entities like ACE Ltd and Community Schools Trust to specialist consultancies such as Gary Phillips Consulting Ltd and Education Performance Improvement. The framework is particularly suited for businesses that can deliver services across multiple regions and possess expertise in diverse areas within the education sector. Additionally, SMEs and VCSE businesses are encouraged to participate, leveraging their specialisation to compete for various subcontracts within the framework's scope. These opportunities can enhance market presence and foster long-term collaboration with the Department for Education.

## Notice

Following the completion of the evaluation process, the Department for Education has appointed multiple suppliers to the Educational and Children Social Care Framework (ECSC) - Lot 6- Register of External Experts (RoEE) The initial term of the framework will be four years, with an option to extend it for up to two additional periods of 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26a57451-acc5-49a4-bbfc-cb6d00e091f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Open Procurement - light touch regime |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | 50 |
| Supplier names | ACE; ADVENTUROUS LIFE AND LEADERSHIP; ALUMNOR EDUCATION; ANDREW LAGDEN; ASPIRATIONAL EDUCATION; ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST; BADBURY SERVICES; COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST; CROFTY EDUCATION TRUST; CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST; DIDSBURY HIGH SCHOOL; EDUCATION PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT; EDUCATION PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT; EDUCATION-KING EARLY YEARS CONSULTANCY; ELIPSA EDUCATION; EMPOWER TRUST; EVIDENCED EDUCATION; FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST; GARY PHILLIPS CONSULTING; HALES VALLEY TRUST; HILARY EVANS CONSULTING; INSPIRING FUTURES PARTNERSHIP TRUST; IRIS LEARNING TRUST; JEFF HART ASSOCIATES; KENSINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL; KIM JAMES; KMGISBORNE ASSOCIATES; LEADERSHIP SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS; LEADERSHIP TOGETHER; LEARNING VIA; MARULA CONSULTANCY; MERIDIAN TRUST; MERSEY VIEW LEARNING TRUST; MGA EDUCATION; NORTHERN LIGHTS LEARNING TRUST; NORTHERN LIGHTS TEACHING SCHOOL HUB; PARAVEL EDUCATION; PLACE GROUP; PREMIER ADVISORY GROUP; RICHARD HOLROYD; SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT AGENCY; SOUTH DOWNS EDUCATION TRUST; ST. JOSEPHS SPECIALIST TRUST; SUCCESS EDUCATION; SUSSEX LEARNING TRUST; THE GREAT SCHOOLS TRUST; THE LAURUS TRUST; THE MERCIAN TRUST; THE SEA VIEW TRUST; TRINITY ACADEMY NEWCASTLE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26a57451-acc5-49a4-bbfc-cb6d00e091f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26a57451-acc5-49a4-bbfc-cb6d00e091f7
  7th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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