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SEND Advisor Contract - Oldham (con_27986)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Jul 2025 at 17:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the SEND Advisor Contract in Oldham, facilitated by the Department for Education, has reached the award stage. This selective tender, carried out as a call-off from the ECSC Framework agreement, focuses on education and training services across various regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The tender was completed with a value of £22,163 and covers the period from 25th June 2025 to 31st March 2026. The Department for Education, located in Westminster, London, led this procurement, with the tender officially closed on 16th June 2025.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the education consultancy sector, particularly those equipped to provide Special Educational Needs and Disabilities advisory services. Small to medium-sized enterprises can especially benefit from this opportunity, as evidenced by the award to Cullen Consultants Ltd, a recognised SME. The geographical spread of the contract allows for a broad engagement across multiple UK regions, presenting a robust opportunity for businesses to expand their client base and demonstrate expertise in the provision of educational support services.

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Notice Title

SEND Advisor Contract - Oldham (con_27986)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Oldham under the SEND Advisor Lot of the ECSC Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-921802ce-322f-4217-8abe-58c462d2246a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15e2487a-8dfa-4a12-8f7d-8e076430dd16
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
£22,163 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,163 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 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
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

CULLEN CONSULTANTS

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