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SEND Adviser Contract: London Boroughs of Greenwich, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Islington, Bexley & Hillingdon (con_31625)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 May 2026 at 11:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located in London, has awarded a contract titled "SEND Adviser Contract" for the provision of advisory services to multiple London boroughs, including Greenwich, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Islington, Bexley & Hillingdon. This procurement, classified under the industry category "Business and management consultancy and related services", has concluded its award stage as of 20th May 2026. The contract, valued at £79,200, encompasses services across various UK regions, with its execution planned from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting its strategic approach.

This tender creates notable opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in consultancy services related to business and management. With the Department for Education as the buying organisation, businesses in consultancy stand to gain from building a portfolio with prominent government clients. In this selective procurement process, businesses with prior framework experience would find themselves at a competitive advantage. The comprehensive coverage across numerous regions also presents opportunities for expansion and establishing a robust presence in the public sector advisory domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract: London Boroughs of Greenwich, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Islington, Bexley & Hillingdon (con_31625)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to London Boroughs of Greenwich, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Islington, Bexley & Hillingdon

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f57f42-2b10-4ebb-a73c-cf31001bee21
Current Stage
Award
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
£79,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,200 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

SKYBLU SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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