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ECSC SEND Advisor Contract: Thurrock, Southend On Sea, Luton, Bedford & Essex (con_30576)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 Mar 2026 at 17:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, headquartered in London, has concluded the ECSC SEND Advisor Contract, aimed at providing SEND advisory services across Thurrock, Southend On Sea, Luton, Bedford, and Essex. This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and was executed through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value stands at £15,000, with the contract period spanning from 1st January to 31st March 2026. The procurement stage is complete, following the award status designation, with the award notice published on 6th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational advisory services and consultancy, given its suitability for such entities. The awarded contract to Quire Consultancy Limited suggests the process favours businesses with capabilities in delivering tailored SEND services across multiple regions, including the North East, North West, and London. SMEs operating within the education sector have the chance to strengthen their portfolios and expand their reach by engaging in similar opportunities offered by the Department for Education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ECSC SEND Advisor Contract: Thurrock, Southend On Sea, Luton, Bedford & Essex (con_30576)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Thurrock, Southend On Sea, Luton, Bedford & Essex under the ECSC Framework - Project_8660 ITT3001 SEND and AP Advisory Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9f7fb8b-f3dd-44d4-96ea-681429ef175c
Current Stage
Award
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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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