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SEND Adviser Contract: Sheffield City Council (con_31448)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Apr 2026 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "SEND Adviser Contract: Sheffield City Council" aimed at providing Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) advisory services. The process was overseen by the Department for Education as the buying organisation, operating within the business and management consultancy sector. The contract, valued at £21,600, was awarded to Caroline O Neill Consultancy, a small or medium-sized enterprise. This procurement utilized a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract will be active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, serving regions across the United Kingdom including London, Yorkshire and the Humber, and several others. Key dates include the award on 31st March 2026 and publication on 22nd April 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in advisory, consultancy, and educational services, particularly those classified as small or medium-sized enterprises. The scope, spanning a considerable number of regions within the UK, suggests potential networking and regional engagement opportunities for the awarded supplier. Businesses with expertise in management consultancy or those with refined capabilities to deliver SEND services would find this contract ideal for leveraging growth in public sector services, particularly with a substantial focus on educational and social outcomes. Such contracts enable SMEs to expand their presence while contributing to local educational improvement initiatives across various regions.

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Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract: Sheffield City Council (con_31448)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Sheffield City Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-557e9002-a74f-4e3c-b919-aeca34c4fcb9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2549276b-df0c-4f18-bc18-94ba21337989
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
£21,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 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
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

CAROLINE O NEILL CONSULTANCY

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