---
title: "EarlyYearsDesignGuidance_ShortFormContract (con_31255)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0676d1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# EarlyYearsDesignGuidance_ShortFormContract (con_31255)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0676d1

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "Early Years Design Guidance Short Form Contract (con_31255)" as part of a procurement process aimed at providing development consultancy services. Situated in London, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the public authority central government industry category. This contract process has transitioned from the tender to the award stage as of 27 March 2026. The contract period commenced on 9 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2026, with the award made to Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios LLP. The procurement method used was limited competition, reflecting a below threshold approach.

This awarded contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses focusing on development consultancy services, particularly those specialising in early years infrastructure design. Organisations like SMEs with expertise in consultancy and architecture would be well-positioned to seek similar contracts in the future, allowing for potential business growth and entry into government sectors. Given the nature of the contract, it offers specialised firms the chance to build relationships with the Department for Education and contribute to initiatives supporting local authorities and responsible bodies.

## Notice

Early Years Design Guidance to support Local Authorities (LAs) and Responsible Bodies (RBs)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028638-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,840 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | FEILDEN CLEGG BRADLEY STUDIOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 15:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028638-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028638-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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