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SEND Advisor Contract with Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester (con_27734)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Jul 2025 at 14:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Education involves the SEND Advisor Contract for providing advisory services to the councils of Cheshire East, Cheshire West, and Chester. This contract, under the ECSC Framework, falls within the Education and Training Services category and has a completion status. With an awarded value of £24,000, the services are required across multiple regions, including the North East and West Midlands, among others. The contract period is from 1st June 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement was executed as a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award stage was reached as of 23rd May 2025.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the education services sector, especially those classified as SMEs, to provide specialist advisory services supporting SEND initiatives. Firms with expertise in educational consultancy and experience in partnering with local councils for service provision will find themselves well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in this type of procurement can help businesses expand their reach and grow their portfolio in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Advisor Contract with Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester (con_27734)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester councils under the SEND Advisor Lot of the ECSC Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eec267ee-aece-4a68-adda-faa4f48a7ea6
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
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
WESTMINSTER, 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

J H MOBBS EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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