Skills Education Advisers Lot 2 - Technical and Vocational Qualifications Framework
Summary
The Department for Education published an open tender opportunity for Skills Education Advisers under Lot 2 of the Educational and Children's Social Care Professionals Framework. Suppliers may submit bids until 6 May 2026 at 2pm. The contract runs from 15 June 2026 to 31 March 2031 and is open to SMEs and VCSEs. This procurement uses the Open Light Touch Procedure.
What changed
DfE published an open tender notice for Lot 2: Skills Education Advisers - Technical and Vocational Qualifications under the ECSC Framework. Suppliers must complete mandatory pre-qualification questions via the overarching ITT before responding to Lot-specific requirements. The contract commences 15 June 2026 and concludes 31 March 2031, covering all English regions.
Affected suppliers in the education and training services sector should review the ITT requirements on the Jaggaer portal. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate. Bids must be submitted by 6 May 2026 at 2pm.
What to do next
- Monitor Contracts Finder for tender documentation
- Access Jaggaer portal for ITT_3928
- Submit bids before 6 May 2026 at 2pm
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Published date: 14 April 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
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Contract summary
Industry
- Education and training services - 80000000
Location of contract
North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
tender_522627/1567887
Published date
14 April 2026
Closing date
6 May 2026
Closing time
2pm
Contract start date
15 June 2026
Contract end date
31 March 2031
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Other: Open - Light Touch Procedure
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Department for Education is inviting tenders in line with this specification for suppliers to join Lot 2: Skills Education Advisers - Technical and Vocational Qualifications (TVQ) of the Educational and Children's Social Care Professionals (ECSC) Framework. Suppliers must have successfully responded to all mandatory pre-qualification questions in the overarching ITT prior to responding to the Lot-specific requirements contained within this Invitation to Tender.
More information
Links
- https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
Jaggaer access link
Jaggaer access link
Additional text
Suppliers wishing to access this opportunity see ITT_3928
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
DfE Commercial
Address
Head Office - Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street,
London,
SW1P 3BT
England
Telephone
03700002288
Commercial.PROFSERVICES@education.gov.uk
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