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Consultancy plus contract R Reed (Local SEND Reform Plan Consultancy)

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2026 at 16:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves City of Doncaster Council, which has awarded a consultancy contract titled "Consultancy plus contract R Reed (Local SEND Reform Plan Consultancy)" to Skyblu Solutions Ltd. This contract falls under the category of Evaluation consultancy services, with a focus on supporting the local SEND reform plan in compliance with national requirements set by the Department for Education. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the supplier will work over a contract period starting from 23 March 2026 to 31 March 2029. The consultancy services will be provided across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other international regions. The announcement of the award was made on 2 April 2026, following the completion of the tender stage on 23 February 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those adept at managing and evaluating reform plans within the educational sector. With the evaluation consultancy playing a crucial role in implementing educational reforms, businesses with expertise in this area stand to benefit through collaboration and expansion within the public sector. SMEs might find this contract conducive to their growth plans, given its scale and focus on specialised services. Additionally, the long-term nature of the contract merits consideration by businesses seeking stability and a sustained collaborative opportunity with a local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy plus contract R Reed (Local SEND Reform Plan Consultancy)

Notice Description

The project will commission consultant Helen Chambers to support City of Doncaster Council in completing the Local SEND Reform Plan in line with the Department for Education (DfE) national requirements. Over a 12-week period, working three days per week,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f66b10c-f0f5-406e-98e7-90a026ed6224
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,964 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKYBLU SOLUTIONS LTD VIA CONSULTANCY PLUS CONTRACT R REED

Further Information

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