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SEND Adviser Contract: Newcastle City Council, Sunderland City Council, Gateshead Council, South Tyneside Council & Northumberland County Council (con_31561)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 May 2026 at 12:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "SEND Adviser Contract" involving various councils, including Newcastle City Council and Sunderland City Council. This contract, valued at £72,000, falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services (CPV 79400000). It was procured through a call-off from a framework agreement using the selective procurement method. The tender stage concluded on 24th March 2026, with the contract period set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The advisory services cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in consultancy services related to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Given the selective procurement method, businesses already part of the relevant framework agreement would have been best positioned to compete. The award to K G Burns Consultancy Ltd highlights the potential for expert consultancy firms to engage in strategic partnerships with multiple local councils, thus expanding their footprint across various UK regions.

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Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract: Newcastle City Council, Sunderland City Council, Gateshead Council, South Tyneside Council & Northumberland County Council (con_31561)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Newcastle City Council, Sunderland City Council, Gateshead Council, South Tyneside Council & Northumberland County Council

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/d11ee6ad-83a3-4e45-8341-f516f1b390a5
Current Stage
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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
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 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

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
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

K G BURNS CONSULTANCY

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