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08/04/2026

WSP Appointed To DfE Technical Advisory Framework

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WSP has been appointed to the Department for Education's Technical Advisory Service 2025 (TAS) framework, securing a role supporting the delivery of the department’s capital programme over the next four years.

The appointment marks a continuation of WSP's involvement following its place on the 2021 framework, reinforcing its long-standing relationship with the Department for Education (DfE).

Under the new framework, WSP will deliver a range of services including project, cost and commercial management, as well as design input for feasibility studies and detailed technical reviews. Additional responsibilities will cover surveys, contract administration, health and safety, and construction quality monitoring.

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The TAS framework forms part of the DfE’s wider capital investment strategy, which includes the Construction Framework 25 (CF25), a £15.4 billion initiative, and the Education Estates Strategy aimed at delivering a decade of national renewal.

Will Bradbury, Technical Director at WSP, said: "We're proud to continue to support the Department for Education on this important programme, bringing together our project and commercial management expertise with strong design, health and safety, and construction quality capabilities. Our teams are focused on helping deliver modern, sustainable and efficient facilities that inspire teachers, learners and the communities they serve."

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