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SEND Commissioner Contract: Slough (con_29239)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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16 Jan 2026 at 18:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education, sought to establish a contract for SEND Commissioner services in Slough. The procurement was categorised under education and training services, with a CPV code of 80000000. The process was conducted via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and covered a multitude of regions in the United Kingdom, including London and the South East. The tendering occurred till 24th September 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. This tender was in the award stage as of 16th January 2026, with Optimising Potential Limited being the nominated supplier. The contract value was set at £28,800.

This contract presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those geared towards special educational needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on delivering educational services may find this tender especially relevant. The procurement method used indicates a preference for suppliers who can efficiently operate within framework agreements, thus favouring businesses that are flexible and adept at collaborating within existing procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

SEND Commissioner Contract: Slough (con_29239)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND Commissioner services to Slough.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-798781c9-b4ae-4158-8566-195ba7d5e76a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f981e700-e681-4a3a-85a5-c010f22527de
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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

OPTIMISING POTENTIAL

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