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SEND Adviser Contract: London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Haringey & Tower Hamlets (con_31505)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Apr 2026 at 15:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Education involves awarding a contract for SEND advisory services for the London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Haringey, and Tower Hamlets. Classified under business and management consultancy services, this selective tender was concluded with the award to CAROLINE WALSH LTD. The procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2026 and will end on 31 March 2027, following a tender period deadline on 25 March 2026. The services are expected to be delivered across multiple UK regions, including London, North East, North West, and others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which have been identified as suitable to engage in this process. The focus on SEND advisory services offers businesses specialising in consultancy a chance to enhance their portfolio and establish robust connections within educational institutions. As the contract spans expansive regions, businesses capable of providing comprehensive support and consultancy in educational services stand to benefit from increased exposure and enhanced growth prospects.

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Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract: London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Haringey & Tower Hamlets (con_31505)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Haringey & Tower Hamlet

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260c5935-309d-4a76-9d2b-ab938a2643c8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAROLINE WALSH

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