# con\_29271 - Local support offer training and development for school business professionals

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Department for Education.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Department for Education](/buyers/department-for-education/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [ISBL Trading Ltd](/suppliers/isbl-trading/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £332,190
- Tender value: £332,190
- Award date: 15 December 2025
- Published: 17 December 2025
- Contract start: 1 January 2026
- Contract end: 31 March 2027
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 412663a1-c479-495b-92ab-008fa7aaeffd-876304
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d7ac7bc-d8b2-4757-bdc4-a6bb49eb7b1f

## 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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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/412663a1-c479-495b-92ab-008fa7aaeffd-876304)