---
title: "Supply of School Resource Management Adviser (SRMA) programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0450c5"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2024-12-03"
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# Supply of School Resource Management Adviser (SRMA) programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0450c5

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## Summary

The Department for Education, located in London, has completed a procurement process for the Supply of School Resource Management Adviser (SRMA) programme. The tender, classified under business services (law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security), involved the management and provision of SRMAs and SBP mentors to support school business leaders across the UK. The initial tender process began in April 2024, with contracts being awarded in November 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure. With an estimated contract value ranging from £7 million to £9.2 million, the contract period is set from September 2024 to August 2027.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the consulting and recruitment sectors, particularly those specialising in educational support services. Large organisations, like North Yorkshire Council, and SMEs such as School Business Services, were among the successful bidders, highlighting the potential for both large and small companies to benefit. This contract provides a platform for businesses to engage in localised educational consulting services, enhancing their portfolio and market presence within the educational sector. Experienced businesses in recruitment, quality assurance, and contract management would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities in the future.

## Notice

As part of the ESFA's commitment to ensure that the organisations it funds can access high quality support and guidance, it will continue to offer peer-to-peer support for school business leaders from school resource management experts. The Supplier will identify, supply, and manage a cohort of School Resource Management Advisers (SRMAs) and School and Trust Business Professional (SBP) mentors ('Accredited Persons').

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the ESFA's commitment to ensure that the organisations it funds can access high quality support and guidance, it will continue to offer peer-to-peer support for school business leaders from school resource management experts. The Supplier will identify, supply, and manage a cohort of School Resource Management Advisers (SRMAs) and School and Trust Business Professional (SBP) mentors ('Accredited Persons').

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038863-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,004,899 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL; SCHOOL BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038863-2024
- 9 Apr 2024 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011503-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://education.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about

## Provenance

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