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SEND Adviser Contract: Southampton (con_31485)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Apr 2026 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has finalised the SEND Adviser Contract for Southampton, seeking expert services within the business and management consultancy domain. This procurement process falls under the 'award' stage and has been classified using the CPV code 79400000. The procurement method employed is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Services are intended for multiple delivery regions across the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £14,400, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The original tender period concluded on 24th March 2026.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities, specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises keen to expand in the consultancy and advisory sector. The contract involves providing SEND advisory services, which could benefit businesses with expertise in educational consultancy or support services for special needs. As the appointed supplier is Cate Mullen, which is identified as an SME, this contract demonstrates potential accessibility for similar businesses capable of delivering tailored advisory services across various UK regions. Enterprises with a proven track record in offering high-quality consultancy are likely to find potential in future opportunities with the Department for Education.

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Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract: Southampton (con_31485)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Southampton

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ee8c320-79bf-4bfa-ad19-2fc91bfffb87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4633cb9f-a5b4-42ae-8d2b-08aafe32d674
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

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
£14,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks 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

CATE MULLEN

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