Buyer
Department for Education
The tender notices in our corpus from Department for Education, newest first, read from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. Each links to its own page and to the original.
- Notices in the corpus
- 5,622Counted in the corpus search index when this page was read, across every stage (forecast, tender, award, contract). The index is refreshed by the corpus, so the newest notices may be missing for a while.Counted at Tue 20 Oct 2026, 21:41 BST.
- Newest notice published
- 19 Oct 2026
- Buyer type
- Central GovThe corpus’s classification from the buyer name, as supplied.
- Read the buyer’s published records, newest first.
- Separate planning, live opportunities and historical outcomes.
- Read the original lot, value basis and documents.
- Investigate relevance before authorising response work.
Which notices has this buyer published?
Open notices are live tenders and forecasts. All notices also include historical ones: awarded, closed or past their deadline.
- Inclusion Bases: exploring evidence of impact and models.Department for Education · Any region · Published 19 Oct 2026**This is not a call for competition** This is the contract award notice for "Inclusion Bases: exploring evidence of impact and models". The competition was carried out using the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS.£327,895Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Awarded
- Fostering - Lead Creative and Strategic Agency 2026Department for Education · Published 16 Oct 2026We are looking for a strategic and creative partner to lead the ongoing development and delivery of the National Fostering Recruitment campaign. The appointed agency will act as the lead agency for the campaign, working with WPP 650 to provide creative strategy and development; production of campaigValue not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- project_8851 - Teacher Services - Technical and QATDepartment for Education · Published 15 Oct 2026Value not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- Reception Early Language Monitoring and CSCOT Observation ProgrammeDepartment for Education · Published 15 Oct 2026The Department for Education intends to directly award a contract to Speech and Language UK for the provision of the Reception Early Language Monitoring and CSCOT Observation Programme. The requirement is for the provision of integrated services to support Reception early language monitoring withinValue not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- IT Research and Advisory Services IIDepartment for Education · Any region · Published 14 Oct 2026The provision of IT Research and Advisory Services II, contract award notice.£296,025Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Awarded
- project_10572 - Speech and Language Therapists in education: a mixed methods research projectDepartment for Education · Any region · Published 14 Oct 2026To conduct a mixed methods research project to understand: - How Speech and Language Therapists (SaLTs) and SaLT support workers work in education settings, including with pupils - Barriers and facilitators to enabling this workforce to work in education settings.£188,749Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Awarded
- National Centre for Arts and Music EducationDepartment for Education · Published 13 Oct 2026The Department for Education is contracting with a delivery partner to establish and operate a National Centre for Arts Education (previously called the National Centre for Arts and Music Education) (the "Centre"). The intention is to establish the Centre by September 2026. The Centre will play a piValue not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- Writer services for training content development (tranche 2)Department for Education · Any region · Published 12 Oct 2026For the provision of technical expertise to develop subject content for DfE's content consultation and the final version that is published by DfE for awarding organisations to develop the qualification for delivery.£95,550Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Awarded
- Writer services for training content development (tranche 2)Department for Education · Any region · Published 12 Oct 2026For the provision of technical expertise to develop subject content for DfE's content consultation and the final version that is published by DfE for awarding organisations to develop the qualification for delivery.£35,400Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Awarded
- Writer services for training content development (tranche 2)Department for Education · Any region · Published 12 Oct 2026For the provision of technical expertise to develop subject content for DfE's content consultation and the final version that is published by DfE for awarding organisations to develop the qualification for delivery.£76,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Awarded
- Writer services for training content development (tranche 2)Department for Education · Any region · Published 12 Oct 2026For the provision of technical expertise to develop subject content for DfE's content consultation and the final version that is published by DfE for awarding organisations to develop the qualification for delivery.£53,100Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Awarded
- Posit Connect licences and Support IIDepartment for Education · Any region · Published 12 Oct 2026The provision of PosIT Connect Licences, Support and Maintenance.£583,253Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Awarded
- Regenerative Schools Pilot - Academic Assurance PartnerDepartment for Education · Published 12 Oct 2026The Department for Education and the Education Estates Strategy The Department for Education (DfE) is the UK government’s Department responsible for the schools in England. As part of this role, we oversee the safety, condition, and long‑term sustainability of the education estate. This includes ensValue not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- Developing a Digital and Data Skills PathwayDepartment for Education · Published 9 Oct 2026The Department for Education is procuring a supplier to develop a digital and data skills pathway for schools along with support to help implement it effectively. The pathway will set out the minimum and aspirational standards for the skills and expertise needed to use technology, digital, data andValue not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- Future Data Collection: SurveyingDepartment for Education · Published 8 Oct 2026Estates Data Collection (EDC), (formally referred to as Future Data Collection (FDC)), will develop a structure to collect granular, good-quality, timely and comparable data across the lifecycle of the education estate that enables Responsible Bodies (RBs) to manage their estate effectively and theValue not stated in sourceForecast · Planning
- Further Education Network Connectivity and Cyber Security Services (FENCCSS)Department for Education · Published 8 Oct 2026Value not stated in sourceHistorical · Contract
- All SaintsDepartment for Education · Published 7 Oct 2026This Contract Award relates to a two-stage public works contract and confirms that a Pre-construction Services Agreement (PCSA) has been awarded under Construction Framework CF25 [2025/S 000-080063] for the design and build/refurbishment of a Mainstream Primary School & Nursery. The contract price aValue not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- Pope Paul Catholic Primary SchoolDepartment for Education · Published 6 Oct 2026Important Notice: This Contract Award relates to a two-stage public works contract and confirms that a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) has been awarded under Construction Framework CF25 [2025/S 000-080063] for the design and build/refurbishment of Pope Paul Catholic Primary School. The coValue not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- Uffculme SchoolDepartment for Education · Published 6 Oct 2026This Contract Award relates to a two-stage public works contract and confirms that a Pre-construction Services Agreement (PCSA) has been awarded under Construction Framework CF25 [2025/S 000-080063] for the design and build/refurbishment of a SEND All Through School. The contract price and expiry daValue not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion Continuing Professional Development (CPD) FrameworkDepartment for Education · Published 5 Oct 2026The Department for Education (DfE) is procuring a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework to support the Government's investment in workforce development and SEND reform across the education sector. The Framework will establ£624,800,000Framework ceiling or programme total, not a contract valueCloses Thu 29 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Expression of Interest for National Curriculum - Oracy Framework Expert Sector PanelDepartment for Education · Any region · Published 5 Oct 2026The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to appoint, via an expression of interest (EOI), expert panel members to support the development of the Primary Oracy Framework. Although this is a primary framework, this document will include secondary content and may require secondary expertise. The pValue not stated in sourceHistorical · Contract
- Delivering the Best Start in Life - Implementation PartnerDepartment for Education · Published 2 Oct 2026The Department for Education (DfE) is issuing this Contract Award Notice following the completion of tender for an Implementation Partner for Delivering the Best Start in Life. The successful Implementation Partner will play a pivotal role in supporting Local Authorities to, but not limited to: 1. LValue not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- DfE Fraud investigation tool awardDepartment for Education · Any region · Published 2 Oct 2026Provision of Clue's intelligence and case management software ("Software") as a Service.£201,232Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Contract
- Test Operations Service - Future Service Management ProgrammeDepartment for Education · Published 2 Oct 2026The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), an executive agency of the Department for Education (DfE), is responsible for the delivery of statutory National Curriculum Assessments (NCAs), including Key Stage 1 assessments (optional), Phonics screening check (statutory) and Key Stage 2 assessments (statuValue not stated in sourceForecast · Planning
- UK4 - Care Leaver Covenant & Corporate Parenting Market Engagement Event NoticeDepartment for Education · Published 2 Oct 2026The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to appoint an experienced and expert external provider to support government departments and relevant public bodies with the implementation of new Corporate Parenting duties, in addition to the continuation, expansion and strategic development of the Car£2,751,666Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
What has this buyer published most recently?
This preview follows the current page’s record order. It is a sample, not a complete history or a forecast.
- 01
Inclusion Bases: exploring evidence of impact and models.
Estimated value stated in the notice
- 02
Fostering - Lead Creative and Strategic Agency 2026
Value not stated in source
- 03
project_8851 - Teacher Services - Technical and QAT
Value not stated in source
- 04
Reception Early Language Monitoring and CSCOT Observation Programme
Value not stated in source
- 05
IT Research and Advisory Services II
Estimated value stated in the notice
How should you check a record before using it?
Follow its notice page to the original publication, then read the current document and value basis.
A published amount may describe a contract, lot or framework ceiling. The wording beside each record states the basis supplied by the source.
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- Open the linked tender page and its original publication, where recorded.
- Separate publication, award and response dates.
- Read the value basis; a framework ceiling is not money spent.
- Use the named organisation; do not merge a group parent by assumption.
How much time should you allow to review this page?
Multiply the visible record count by your own review time. Follow-up documents are extra work.
Plan this page’s review
25 records on this page × your minutes per record.
Five minutes is an illustration. Later pages and linked documents are additional work.
Estimated review time125 minutesSource: Your inputs and this page · Visible record count
125 minminutes
- First record5
- Remaining records on this page120
Planning estimate for 25 records read at Tue 20 Oct 2026, 21:41 BST; not a measured average or a total for the organisation.
What should you investigate first?
Check the notice’s stage and scope before treating it as available work.
- Record01
Open one relevant notice
Keep its identifier and original publication together. - Context02
Separate invitation from outcome
Planning and award notices are not current invitations. - Evidence03
Read the current documents
Follow scope, lots and updates; resolve missing information through the buyer. - Decision04
Record why it matters
Keep facts separate from eligibility or future-demand assumptions. - Action05
Name a useful follow-up
Decide whether preparation work is justified.
An editorial review sequence, not a buyer timetable or predicted cycle.
What can you safely conclude from these records?
Use the facts each record states. A page of notices or awards does not establish market share, a win rate or future demand.
Review the recorded limitations below. Missing data stays missing, and organisations are linked only when the corpus supplies a page key.
- The corpus and this page are bounded views of published records.
- No organisation-wide spend or awarded-value total is calculated here.
- A named buyer link is not evidence of a wider group relationship.
- Past records do not establish the next opportunity’s date or value.
Where can you investigate next?
Use the guides to resolve the notice stage, framework or evidence question.
| Next record or guide | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Search Contracts Finder records | Understand the next part of the bid |
| Separate frameworks from contracts | Understand the next part of the bid |
| Check the invitation’s stage | Understand the next part of the bid |
| Check security evidence | Understand the next part of the bid |
The next decision needs a record someone can check.
What is the useful next action?
Open a relevant notice and establish whether there is work your team should investigate.
Keep the source, uncertainty and decision together.
Explore current and past tenders →- Locate a relevant published notice.
- Follow original documents and the stage.
- Resolve evidence and delivery questions.
- Keep a specific action and its reasons.
What are the limits of this record?
- Notices are linked to this buyer by a slug made from the buyer name on each notice. A notice that writes the name differently may be under another buyer, or none.
- Buyer type is the corpus's classification from the buyer name, not an official category.
Where was this record read?
- Buyer
- department-for-education
- Read at
- Tue 20 Oct 2026, 21:41 BST
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