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SEND Adviser Contract: Devon, Torbay & Plymouth (con_31442)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Apr 2026 at 15:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the SEND Adviser Contract aimed at providing advisory services for the regions of Devon, Torbay, and Plymouth. This contract falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. It involves a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement stage marked as Award. The contract, valued at £79,200, commenced on 1 April 2026 and will continue until 31 March 2027. The services will be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, and South West, among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). With a focus on SEND advisory services, businesses with expertise in consultancy and advisory roles are well-positioned to benefit. The successful supplier, Brian Gale Associates Ltd, highlights the opportunity for similar firms to engage in government contracts and expand their presence within the public sector. Organisations with a strategic focus on education services and consultancy are encouraged to consider similar opportunities for expanding their market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract: Devon, Torbay & Plymouth (con_31442)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Devon, Torbay & Plymouth

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eb01279-2b2c-4e82-b93b-6db9cda75211
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
£79,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 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

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

BRIAN GALE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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