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Department for Education

Published procurement activity · 350 tenders

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Department for Education

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Published identifier
GB-PPON PDZG-3487-DPVD
Address
London, UKI32, SW1P3BT, United Kingdom
First notice
10 Jan 2025
Latest notice
21 Oct 2026
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All tenders350£5.4bnCombined published value
Open42£1.8bnCombined published value
Closed13£996.2mCombined published value
Awarded244£1.4bnCombined published value
Cancelled7£500.1mCombined published value
ISSUED TENDERS

350 tenders

All · 350Open · 42Closed · 13Awarded · 244Cancelled · 7

Copyright Licence for Schools - MPLC

Department for Education · UKI32

Schools require licences to access copyright materials for teaching and learning and extracurricular activities. Copyright licences are handled by and purchased from Copyright Management Organisations (CMOs). CMOs are a type of licensing body that grant rights to materials on behalf of rights holders (e.g. authors/composers).

Sources Find a TenderPublished 28 Apr 2026Reference 038455-2026
£11.2mContract value · excl. VAT£13.4m incl. VAT

Copyright Licences for Schools - Educational Recording Agency (ERA)

Department for Education · UKI32

Schools require licences to access copyright materials for teaching and learning and extracurricular activities. Copyright licences are handled by and purchased from Copyright Management Organisations (CMOs). CMOs are a type of licensing body that grant rights to materials on behalf of rights holders (e.g. authors/composers).

Sources Find a TenderPublished 28 Apr 2026Reference 038354-2026
£34.2mContract value · excl. VAT£41m incl. VAT

UK2 - Preliminary market engagement notice

Department for Education · UKI32

In 2025, the department appointed Social Finance, the lead organisation of a consortium which included Data to Insight, Coram, ICT Revolutions and the Local Government Association to scope and design a Centre of Excellence for Children’s Social Care (CSC) Data and Digital; this was known as Phase 1. The Centre will help local au

Sources Find a TenderPublished 24 Apr 2026Reference 037461-2026Sector 85300000 — Social work and related services
£5.4mEstimated value

Vulnerable Children and Families Digital Portfolio – Multi-Capability Contract

Department for Education · UK

The current end date of 7th August 2026 shall be extended to the 7th February 2027. The total current contract value of £21,611,250 (excl VAT) shall be increased by £4,322,250 (excluding VAT). The uplift will support continued delivery of business-critical activity. The new contract value will be £25,933,500 (exc VAT)

Sources Find a TenderPublished 21 Apr 2026Reference 036182-2026Sector 72222300 — Information technology services
£25.9mContract value

Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) Transition Programme – Additional Transition Assurance & Consultancy Support

Department for Education · UKI32

The contract is for the provision of independent transition assurance and contingency planning support for the Department for Education’s Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) Transition Programme. The services will support the safe and effective transition of pension administration services to the new administrator.

Sources Find a TenderPublished 15 Apr 2026Reference 034441-2026
£260kProposed award value · excl. VAT£312k incl. VAT

EOI for Provision of Primary Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage Experts

Department for Education · UKI32

Expression of Interest (EOI) ONLY for: Curriculum experts - Provision of Primary Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency 2026 – 2028 The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) will shortly be looking to procure 21 experienced curriculum experts to provide independent expertise

Sources Find a TenderPublished 15 Apr 2026Reference 034439-2026Sector 80000000 — Education and training services
Value not statedNo published estimate

Construction Framework 2025

Department for Education · UKI32

The Department for Education (DfE) is establishing a Construction Framework comprising of 2 Value Bands and 10 Lots, titled Construction Framework 2025 (CF25). CF25 will operate as a closed Framework under the Procurement Act 2023. CF25 will support the DfE's educational infrastructure delivery programmes and related initiatives

Sources Find a TenderPublished 14 Apr 2026Reference 033843-2026
Multiple contractsSee individual contracts in details

Alternative Student Finance: Student Bank Account

Department for Education · UKI32

The Department for Education (DfE) is establishing an alternative student finance (ASF) product, compatible with Islamic finance principles, to enable all students, regardless of their faith, to access Higher Education (HE). Whilst the current student finance system provides interest-bearing loans for students entering HE study,

Sources Find a TenderPublished 14 Apr 2026Reference 033617-2026Sector 66172000 — Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
Value not statedNo published estimate

Children’s Homes Workforce Review into Professional Development

Department for Education · UKI32

The Department for Education is to undertake a review of professional development for the children’s homes workforce in England. The supplier will define the purpose of residential care, the knowledge and skills staff require, recommend improvements to qualifications and training, and consider how routes into the sector and ca

Sources Find a TenderPublished 10 Apr 2026Reference 032986-2026
£112.5kAward value · excl. VAT£135k incl. VAT

Children’s Homes Workforce Review into Professional Development

Department for Education · UKI32

The Department for Education is to undertake a review of professional development for the children’s homes workforce in England. The supplier will define the purpose of residential care, the knowledge and skills staff require, recommend improvements to qualifications and training, and consider how routes into the sector and ca

Sources Find a TenderPublished 10 Apr 2026Reference 032797-2026
£112.5kProposed award value · excl. VAT£135k incl. VAT

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