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SEND Adviser Contract Oldham (con_31655)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 May 2026 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education awarded a contract titled "SEND Adviser Contract Oldham (con_31655)" for the provision of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) advisory services in Oldham. This procurement falls under the category of business and management consultancy services (CPV Code: 79400000) and spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the tender process having been completed with an award made effective from 31st March 2026.

This contract offers growth opportunities for businesses specialised in consultancy services, particularly those adept in advising on SEND provisions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suitable to compete in such tenders, given the suitability criteria highlighted in the procurement process. The awarded supplier, Cullen Consultants Ltd, exemplifies the type of business that can successfully engage in this sector. Companies capable of offering similar services can leverage such opportunities to expand their footprint across various regions in the UK, enhancing visibility and fostering long-term partnerships with public sector buyers.

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Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract Oldham (con_31655)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Oldham

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c4c1ddc-c0bc-4148-8732-1bbaf1994770
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20c11ccd-1d55-43e6-9e47-d72b9f247408
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
£28,752 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,752 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

CULLEN CONSULTANTS

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