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CON_28540, CON_28541, CON_28503, CON_28542, CON_28543, CON_28544, CON_28545, CON_28546,CON_28547 SEND - Financial Advisers_LOT 07 Contract award notice

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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30 Oct 2025 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Education, titled "SEND - Financial Advisers_LOT 07 Contract award notice," has reached the award stage. This process aimed to appoint financial advisers to aid local authorities in managing high needs systems for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Covering various locations including the United Kingdom and other territories, this service-focused tender falls under the financial consultancy services category. With a budget of £105,500 GBP, the contract is set to run from 30th September 2025 to 29th September 2026. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, emphasizing strategic selection among capable vendors.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in financial consultancy, particularly those with experience in public sector and education finance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this contract particularly beneficial as it aligns with their strategic capabilities in managing complex educational funding. Businesses that offer tailored advisory services to ensure effective budget management and value for money would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements, enhancing their growth potential through significant public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

CON_28540, CON_28541, CON_28503, CON_28542, CON_28543, CON_28544, CON_28545, CON_28546,CON_28547 SEND - Financial Advisers_LOT 07 Contract award notice

Notice Description

The Department wishes to appoint SEND Financial Advisers to provide tailored advice and support to local authorities to effectively manage their high needs systems such that they sustainably deliver the best possible outcomes for their children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Advisers will work with local areas, providing a clear and sustained focus on the management of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) and local SEND system to ensure the best available value for money. A total of nine advisors have been appointed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-050c6663-0682-499f-afd5-10b54ed30279
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19987e0-85f2-4762-a4b2-7d5f1b7391bd
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£997,250 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

DEBORAH CLARK FINANCIAL CONSULTANCY

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

J LAWRENCE

LANGBROOK

PAYSTREAM ACCOUNTING SERVICES

PJH MANAGEMENT SERVICES

SALLY CUTTING FINANCIAL CONSULTANCY

WAC ASSOCIATES

WICKER GATE

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