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SEND Adviser Contract Knowsley & Sefton (con_31549)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 May 2026 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process titled "SEND Adviser Contract Knowsley & Sefton (con_31549)" for the provision of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) advisory services. This contract falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services, with a CPV code of 79400000. The procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, covering multiple regions, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and several others across the UK. The tender announcement specified a contract period starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an awarded amount of £28,560. The award decision was published on 20th May 2026, with Propelo being chosen as the supplier.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational consultancy and advisory services. Firms that are categorised as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find valuable opportunities within this space, especially those with expertise in providing tailored support to enhance SEND provision. The established framework agreement method suggests that pre-qualified suppliers could efficiently introduce innovative solutions while leveraging ongoing relationships with the Department for Education. Such contracts can bolster expansion into numerous regional markets across England, notably for SMEs aiming to build a strong portfolio in public sector services.

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Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract Knowsley & Sefton (con_31549)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Knowsley & Sefton

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-297fe42a-f1e2-4c2d-a63e-4ae624545213
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7aa499-7cf5-406c-be80-92566ea8b4d8
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

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
£28,560 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,560 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

PROPELO

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