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con_29271 - Local support offer training and development for school business professionals

Department for Education

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Education

Buyer Address: 20 Great Smith St, London, SW1P 3BT, England

Contact Name: Department of Education

Contact Email: core.procurement@education.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 02476231221

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
332190.0 GBP
Published
17 Dec 2025, 11:55
Deadline
16 Dec 2025, 17:00
Contract Start
01 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2027, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
80000000 - Education and training services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
ISBL Trading Ltd
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

This project supports the second pillar of the Opportunity Mission: "every child achieving and thriving," by strengthening financial management in schools. It will deliver 264 in-person training sessions for School Business Professionals (SBPs) by March 2027, using consistent materials across two tracks: 144 centrally organised sessions focused on key topics like ICFP, budgeting, and strategic leadership. 120 demand-led sessions offered to SBP networks, MATs, and Local Authorities to ensure broad, equitable access and evaluate reach.

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