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SEND Adviser Contract Coventry, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Telford & Wrekin Council and Walsall Council (con_31573)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 May 2026 at 13:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the SEND Adviser Contract was led by the Department for Education. This contract, valued at £48,600, involves the provision of SEND advisory services to Coventry, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Telford & Wrekin Council, and Walsall Council, covering broad regions including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. This process, categorised under business and management consultancy services (CPV code: 79400000), utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, and has currently reached the award stage with contracts spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in business and management consultancy services. The process favours SMEs, reflecting a commitment to enhancing SME participation in public procurement. Businesses well-versed in providing advisory services related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) would find this tender particularly suitable, benefiting from the extensive regional scope and potential future engagement opportunities with multiple councils under the established framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract Coventry, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Telford & Wrekin Council and Walsall Council (con_31573)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Coventry, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Telford & Wrekin Council and Walsall Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef739e5d-c8c0-4ef7-8bd0-cc9c6337e2e9
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
£48,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,600 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

GRAYMATTERCONSULTANCY

Further Information

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