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SEND Adviser Contract: Slough Borough Council (con_31483)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Apr 2026 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The SEND Adviser Contract involves Slough Borough Council procuring advisory services through the Department for Education. This tender falls under the business and management consultancy category and is aimed at supporting special educational needs and disability (SEND) initiatives. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with a contract period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The selective procurement method utilised a call-off from a framework agreement. The services targeted multiple regions across the UK, including London, West Midlands, and the South East. The total contract value is £36,000, awarded to Cate Mullen, recognised as a small to medium enterprise (SME).

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in SEND advisory services, particularly SMEs. It is an excellent opportunity for those with expertise in business and management consultancy to engage with public sector clients, extending their reach across various regions in England. Cate Mullen, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the suitability for SMEs in this contract, showcasing the potential for smaller firms to penetrate government contracts and establish valuable partnerships with the Department for Education. Such engagements can bolster industry reputation and lead to future opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract: Slough Borough Council (con_31483)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Slough Borough Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c2dc688-6082-4096-987a-690202ec324c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d6e1de-0a63-424f-b785-fc125acc6341
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
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks 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
BIGGIN HILL
Postcode
TN16 3DS
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
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
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Biggin Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bromley and Biggin Hill

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATE MULLEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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