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SEND Advisor Contract: Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Redcar & Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees and Sunderland (con_30820)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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13 Mar 2026 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process pertains to the provision of SEND advisory services across several regions including Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Redcar & Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees, and Sunderland. Managed by the Department for Education, the contract falls under the business and management consultancy industry category. The procurement, using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded to Cath Hitchen Consultancy Ltd, with the contract period running from 23 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. The award was published on 13 March 2026, and the tender process was completed by the end of March 2026.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in consultancy services. With a focus on the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West regions, businesses in these areas can leverage their local expertise to compete effectively in future similar contracts. The procurement approach via a framework agreement further allows businesses familiar with government frameworks to strategically position themselves for selection, enabling long-term growth and expansion in public sector consultancy services.

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Notice Title

SEND Advisor Contract: Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Redcar & Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees and Sunderland (con_30820)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Redcar & Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees and Sunderland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-377dfa57-6de6-4e06-b024-b1b58db7b917
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a934edb-a118-42a8-ac63-85145be78d78
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
£12,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
25 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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

CATH HITCHEN CONSULTANCY

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