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SEND Adviser Contract Luton, Bedford, Essex, Southend-on-Sea & Thurrock (con_31531)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 May 2026 at 13:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, which has reached the award stage, was initiated by the Department for Education to provide Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) advisory services across Luton, Bedford, Essex, Southend-on-Sea, and Thurrock. This contract, valued at £60,000, falls under the business and management consultancy and related services category, with a CPV code of 79400000. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract started on the 1st of April 2026 and will conclude on the 31st of March 2027. The delivery addresses encompass nine regions within the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London. The award was granted to Quire Consultancy Limited, an SME based in London.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in consultancy services, particularly those with a background in educational advisory roles focusing on SEND. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the project's scale and the procurement method's selective nature. With a substantial focus on multiple UK regions, this contract could facilitate entry or expansion in the public sector consultancy market for businesses, thereby fostering potential growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract Luton, Bedford, Essex, Southend-on-Sea & Thurrock (con_31531)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Luton, Bedford, Essex, Southend-on-Sea & Thurrock

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76a790ec-31b1-4612-abec-bc1681670344
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months 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

QUIRE CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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