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SEND Adviser Contract Cornwall & North Somerset (con_31543)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 May 2026 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement of a contract titled "SEND Adviser Contract Cornwall & North Somerset (con_31543)" for the provision of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) advisory services. This contract falls under the business and management consultancy sector, with a classification code of 79400000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £30,000, runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the relevant award date being the 31st March 2026. Services are to be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the Department for Education shows a clear preference for SMEs in the selection process. Emery Knowles Consulting was the successful supplier for this opportunity, indicating a competitive edge for firms specialising in business and management consultancy services related to educational needs. Organisations with expertise in providing advisory services in similar public sector projects, particularly those capable of delivering across multiple locations in the UK, stand to benefit significantly from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract Cornwall & North Somerset (con_31543)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Cornwall & North Somerset

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7810b679-e2b9-4b57-86ba-29f64ee73d08
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9ba8c63-39b5-4540-b6ca-fb5a58ddbea1
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 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

EMERY KNOWLES CONSULTING

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