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Department for Education

133 notices from Department for Education in the public record, published 6 Aug 2026 to 2 Nov 2026 on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. Regions named on its notices: London, East Midlands, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber.

0open tenders on 4 Nov 2026

17early market engagement notices

103awards published in the window

40of those contracts ending in the next 12 months

Edition of 4 Nov 2026. 13 closed, cancelled or other notices are in the search. Every notice from this buyer in the search

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No open tender from Department for Education in the record on 4 Nov 2026.

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Early engagementContract planned from 24 Dec 2026
Implementing and Testing a Single Unique Identifier for Children within school MIS - Alpha
Department for Education · London
The Department for Education intends to undertake a competitive procurement to appoint up to two school Management Information System suppliers to participate...
Value stated on the notice: GBP 300,000
Published 27 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender. Also: Find a Tender, early engagement notice
Early engagementContract planned from 4 Jan 2027
Implementing and Testing a Single Unique Identifier for Children within school MIS - Alpha
Department for Education · London
The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to engage with the market in advance of a planned procurement for the Alpha phase of the Single Unique...
Value stated on the notice: GBP 300,000
Published 27 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender. Also: Find a Tender, early engagement notice
Early engagementContract planned from 1 Apr 2027
Innovation Exchange Challenge: DfE + Innovate UK Pre-demolition Data Capture and Analysis
Department for Education · London · Demolition and site preparation
The education estate comprises approximately 69,000 buildings across more than 22,000 schools and colleges in England. It includes a range of construction...
Value stated on the notice: GBP 100,000
Published 26 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender. Also: Find a Tender, early engagement notice
Early engagementContract planned from 1 Oct 2027
Future Data Collection: Surveying
Department for Education · London
Estates Data Collection (EDC), (formally referred to as Future Data Collection (FDC)), will develop a structure to collect granular, good-quality, timely and...
Published 8 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
Early engagementContract planned from 1 Apr 2028
UK4 - Care Leaver Covenant & Corporate Parenting Market Engagement Event Notice
Department for Education · London
The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to appoint an experienced and expert external provider to support government departments and relevant public...
Value stated on the notice: GBP 2,751,666
Published 2 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
Early engagementContract planned from 1 Dec 2027
Test Operations Service - Future Service Management Programme
Department for Education · London
The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), an executive agency of the Department for Education (DfE), is responsible for the delivery of statutory National...
Published 2 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
Early engagementContract planned from 27 Sep 2027
National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE)
Department for Education · London
The Department for Education intends to procure a lead supplier, or consortium led by a lead supplier, to deliver the next phase of the National Centre for...
Value stated on the notice: GBP 12,000,000
Published 29 Sep 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender. Also: Find a Tender, early engagement notice, Find a Tender, early engagement notice
Early engagementContract planned from 1 Jun 2027
Management Information Systems for Schools in England
Department for Education · London
This PME does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by the Department for Education (DfE). If DfE...
Value stated on the notice: GBP 800,000,000
Published 29 Sep 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
Early engagementContract planned from 1 Apr 2027
Kinship Delivery Partner
Department for Education · London
The Department for Education is undertaking a market engagement exercise to inform the future procurement of kinship support services in England. The services...
Value stated on the notice: GBP 2,160,000
Published 28 Sep 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
Early engagementContract planned from 1 Apr 2027
Kinship Support Service for Kinship Carers in England
Department for Education · London
The Department for Education is undertaking a market engagement exercise to inform the future procurement of kinship support services in England. The services...
Value stated on the notice: GBP 2,250,000
Published 28 Sep 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender. Also: Find a Tender, early engagement notice, Find a Tender, early engagement notice, Find a Tender, early engagement notice
Early engagementContract planned from 1 Apr 2027
Independent Review Mechanism (IRM)_ Market Engagement Event
Department for Education · London
The Department for Education is exploring options for the future delivery of the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM), a statutory service that provides an...
Value stated on the notice: GBP 800,000
Published 25 Sep 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
Early engagementContract planned from 1 Apr 2027
National Advocacy Information, Advice and Safety Net Service
Department for Education · London
The Department for Education is seeking market feedback on the re-procurement of a national Advocacy Helpline and Safety Net Service for looked after...
Value stated on the notice: GBP 540,000
Published 24 Sep 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender. Also: Find a Tender, early engagement notice, Find a Tender, early engagement notice
Early engagementContract planned from 1 Jan 2027
The Fosterline Service
Department for Education · London
This is a notice seeking early engagement from interested parties in relation to the Department for Education Fosterline Service Please note that all...
Published 28 Aug 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
Early engagementContract planned from 2 Nov 2026
Working Collaboratively Opportunity - Supporting School Access to Adrenaline Auto-Injectors (AAIs)
Department for Education · London · Pharmaceutical preparations and products of subheadings 3006.10.10 to 3006.93.00 and 2 more families
Keeping children and young people with allergies safe while in school is a key priority for the Government. Section 34 of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools...
Published 26 Aug 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
Early engagementContract planned from 30 Mar 2027
Schools Gigabit Broadband
Department for Education · London
Introduction: School Gigabit Broadband Phase 2 The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking early engagement from interested organisations in relation to the...
Value stated on the notice: GBP 20,000,000
Published 14 Aug 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender. Also: Find a Tender, early engagement notice, Find a Tender, early engagement notice, Find a Tender, early engagement notice
Early engagementContract planned from 1 Sep 2027
General Qualifications Logistics Service
Department for Education · London
The Department for Education (DfE) is preparing to re-procure its General Qualifications Logistics Service. The Standards and Testing Agency (The Authority)...
Value stated on the notice: GBP 49,000,000
Published 10 Aug 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
Early engagementContract planned from 4 Sep 2026
DfE Solar Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) Pilot
Department for Education · London
The Department for Education (DfE) is inviting organisations to participate in a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to help shape a standardised...
Published 6 Aug 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender

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Contracts ending in the next 12 months.

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AwardedContract ends 27 Nov 2026
Early Years Access LA Delivery Support (con_32110)
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 20,000
Published 14 Aug 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder
AwardedContract ends 30 Nov 2026
Move Management Services (Croydon, Watford & London) (con_32056)
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 22,152
Published 4 Sep 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
AwardedContract ends 7 Dec 2026
Thameside Primary School
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 53,069
Published 29 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender. Also: Find a Tender, contract change notice, Find a Tender, award notice
AwardedContract ends 31 Dec 2026
Inquiry Response Support 2026
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 79,650
Published 12 Aug 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
AwardedContract ends 31 Dec 2026
Outplacement Support Provision (con_31915)
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 33,000
Published 4 Sep 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
AwardedContract ends 28 Feb 2027
Writer services for training content development (tranche 2)
Department for Education · East Midlands
Value stated on the notice: GBP 76,000
Published 12 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder
AwardedContract ends 28 Feb 2027
Writer services for training content development (tranche 2)
Department for Education · East Midlands
Value stated on the notice: GBP 95,550
Published 12 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder
AwardedContract ends 28 Feb 2027
Writer services for training content development (tranche 2)
Department for Education · East Midlands
Value stated on the notice: GBP 35,400
Published 12 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder
AwardedContract ends 28 Feb 2027
Writer services for training content development (tranche 2)
Department for Education · East Midlands
Value stated on the notice: GBP 53,100
Published 12 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder
AwardedContract ends 12 Mar 2027
[supplier] PSBP PF Programme (con_32142)
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 500,000
Published 14 Aug 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder
AwardedContract ends 13 Mar 2027
Learning for Infrastructure Engineering Profession (con_31780)
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 14,007
Published 30 Sep 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
AwardedContract ends 31 Mar 2027
SEND Adviser Contract to London Boroughs of Kingston Upon Thames, Richmond Upon Thames, Southwark and Waltham Forest (con_31653)
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 36,000
Published 7 Aug 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder
AwardedContract ends 31 Mar 2027
AI and Automation Apprenticeships - June 2026 [supplier] (con_31809)
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 90,000
Published 7 Aug 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder
AwardedContract ends 31 Mar 2027
SEND Adviser Contract Buckinghamshire & East Sussex (con_31545)
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 28,800
Published 7 Aug 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder
AwardedContract ends 31 Mar 2027
Call Off Contract Curriculum Drafter (con_31888)
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 45,000
Published 7 Aug 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder
AwardedContract ends 31 Mar 2027
SEND Adviser Contract: Trafford (con_31714)
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 14,400
Published 7 Aug 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder
AwardedContract ends 31 Mar 2027
L5 Operations Mgr Apprenticeships - IODA (con_31739)
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 45,000
Published 7 Aug 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder
AwardedContract ends 31 Mar 2027
SEND Adviser Contract St Helens, Manchester & Wigan (con_31669)
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 47,040
Published 7 Aug 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder
AwardedContract ends 31 Mar 2027
Provision of Books and Reading Materials for Secondary School
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 5,000,000
Published 2 Sep 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder
AwardedContract ends 31 Mar 2027
SEND Adviser Contract Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council & City of York Council (con_31569)
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 24,000
Published 7 Aug 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder

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AwardedContract ends 31 Aug 2027
UK6 - Social Work National Professional Development Offer LOT 1 & LOT 2: Call Off Order 1
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 2,779,978
Published 2 Nov 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender. Also: Find a Tender, award notice
AwardedContract ends 7 Dec 2026
Thameside Primary School
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 53,069
Published 29 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender. Also: Find a Tender, contract change notice, Find a Tender, award notice
AwardedContract ends 25 Apr 2028
Christ Church Academy
Department for Education · London · Building construction works
Value stated on the notice: GBP 125,000
Published 27 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
AwardedContract ends 31 Oct 2027
Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) Assessment Services 27-28
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 1,165,650
Published 27 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender. Also: Find a Tender, contract change notice
AwardedContract ends 31 Dec 2031
Essex Alliance
Department for Education · London · Building construction works
Published 26 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
AwardedContract ends 31 Dec 2031
Essex Alliance
Department for Education · London · Building construction works
Published 26 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
AwardedContract ends 31 Aug 2029
Schools Property Flood Resilience: Regional Providers (Design and Build)
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 57,000,000
Published 23 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
AwardedContract ended 31 Mar 2026
Exploring Skills Needs in England: A Qualitative Research Study (con_31878)
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 80,904
Published 23 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
AwardedContract ends 31 Mar 2027
Land Data Services - [supplier] (con_32060)
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 14,000
Published 23 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
AwardedContract ends 31 Jan 2028
Matrix Standard administration and management
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 3,000,000
Published 21 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
AwardedContract ends 31 Oct 2027
Inclusion Bases: exploring evidence of impact and models.
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 327,895
Published 19 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder
AwardedContract ends 12 Nov 2028
Fostering - Lead Creative and Strategic Agency 2026
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 2,550,000
Published 16 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender
AwardedContract ends 31 Mar 2029
Reception Early Language Monitoring and CSCOT Observation Programme
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 534,427
Published 15 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender. Also: Find a Tender, contract change notice, Find a Tender, contract change notice, Find a Tender, contract change notice
AwardedContract ends 6 Nov 2028
IT Research and Advisory Services II
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 296,025
Published 14 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder
AwardedContract ended 1 Oct 2026
project_10572 - Speech and Language Therapists in education: a mixed methods research project
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 188,749
Published 14 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder
AwardedContract ends 31 Aug 2029
National Centre for Arts and Music Education
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 24,225,000
Published 13 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Find a Tender. Also: Find a Tender, contract change notice, Find a Tender, award notice
AwardedContract ends 28 Feb 2027
Writer services for training content development (tranche 2)
Department for Education · East Midlands
Value stated on the notice: GBP 76,000
Published 12 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder
AwardedContract ends 28 Feb 2027
Writer services for training content development (tranche 2)
Department for Education · East Midlands
Value stated on the notice: GBP 95,550
Published 12 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder
AwardedContract ends 28 Feb 2027
Writer services for training content development (tranche 2)
Department for Education · East Midlands
Value stated on the notice: GBP 35,400
Published 12 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder
AwardedContract ends 6 Oct 2028
Posit Connect licences and Support II
Department for Education · London
Value stated on the notice: GBP 583,253
Published 12 Oct 2026 · Read 3 Nov 2026 · Last checked 3 Nov 2026 · Contracts Finder

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