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SEND Adviser Contract Bolton, Liverpool & Warrington (con_31529)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 May 2026 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contract process for the "SEND Adviser Contract Bolton, Liverpool & Warrington" has been completed by the Department for Education, a prominent government body located in London. This procurement falls within the business and management consultancy services category, identified by CPV code 79400000. The project is set to deliver across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, indicating a wide geographical scope. The procurement method used was "selective" through a call-off from a framework agreement, with key dates including the tender period's end on 24 March 2026 and an award notice published on 20 May 2026. The contract commenced on 1 April 2026 and concludes on 31 March 2027.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advisory services, specifically those focusing on SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). Given the project's national reach across nine UK regions, SMEs can explore expanding their client base and operational footprint. The awarded contract valued at £43,200 allows businesses to leverage their expertise while aligning with the objectives of a major governmental department. Companies in the consultancy sector that can offer specialised advisory services are ideally placed to benefit from engagements of this nature.

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Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract Bolton, Liverpool & Warrington (con_31529)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Bolton, Liverpool & Warrington

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18c13e03-1700-4b4a-b003-e4859e045ec8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99383fdd-be5b-4579-80b1-610dc7d38e8f
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
£43,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,200 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

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

MARK PATTON

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