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SEND Adviser Contract: Kirklees Council & Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (con_31464)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves awarding a contract for SEND advisory services to Kirklees Council and Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, facilitated by the Department for Education. The contract covers various regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and others. Classified under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, this tender follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 1 April 2026 and ends on 31 March 2027, with the procurement stage currently at the award phase, published on 22 April 2026. The total contract value amounts to £28,800.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), demonstrating a preference under suitability criteria. The services required involve specialist consultancy for SEND advisory, making it suitable for businesses experienced in educational consultancy and advisory roles. The geographically diverse delivery locations provide an expansive field for business operation, and the selective procurement method ensures qualified firms stand at an advantage to secure new business opportunities within the public sector. Anne Hayward Associates, currently awarded the contract, exemplifies the type of enterprise well-positioned for such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract: Kirklees Council & Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (con_31464)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Kirklees Council & Barnsley Metropolitan Borough 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/4915294a-54ff-49c8-93df-33cbacf15d19
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
£28,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,800 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

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

ANNE HAYWARD ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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