Notice Information
Notice Title
Invitation to Tender for SEND Advisors (Re-opening of Lot 4 - ECSC Framework)
Notice Description
The Department for Education (DfE) is responsible for supporting improvement in local authorities with regards to the provision of special educational needs and disability (SEND) services. This is done in part through drawing down external expertise to support local authorities. The Department wishes to appoint SEND Advisers in FY 25-26 to provide tailored advice and support to local authorities and help them improve readiness for and effectively implement the SEND reforms such that they sustainably deliver the best possible outcomes for their children and young people with SEND. These could be former or practising local government officers with a robust knowledge of the current SEND system. MAXIMUM VALUE: up to PS600 daily rate ex VAT DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES SEND Advisers will provide advisory support to a portfolio of local authorities as they work with their system partners to effectively plan and implement the SEND reforms such that they sustainably deliver the best possible outcomes for their children and young people with SEND. The role requires in-depth knowledge of the SEND sector as a whole, as well as understanding of strategy, governance and leadership for delivering system transformation and change. Essential skills and experience A strong understanding of the SEND system and underlying drivers of inclusive practice. Experience, knowledge and understanding of local area SEND provision. Experience in influencing effective change and improvement in educational settings and/or LAs. Strong communication skills to convey complex information effectively, engage with a wide range of partners and to manage competing views. The ability to work autonomously, collaboratively and proactively to support local areas to drive forward change and implementation at pace. Responsibilities Act as a critical friend and provide support and challenge to the designated authorities as required. Provide mentoring and coaching support to LA senior leaders and SEND management teams as required. Support the Department for Education to undertake reviews, as required, of relevant local authorities' progress against implementation. Provide written reports on local authorities' progress to DfE as required Provide other support services Additional information: This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The purpose of this notice is to invite potential new suppliers to submit bids for Lot 4: SEND Advisors. Lot 4 - SEND Advisors under ECSC Framework already exists. The department is reopening the existing framework, and this procurement will involve adding new suppliers and opening LOT4, and new call off agreements to allocate work. Supplier Instructions - Accessing Tender Documents via Jaggaer All interested suppliers must either: 1. Register on the Jaggaer e-Sourcing portal, or 2. Log in to their existing Jaggaer account. To access the tender documents, raise clarification questions, and submit responses, please follow these steps: 1. Go to the Jaggaer portal: (see link included) 2. Register by clicking "Click here to register!" and completing the required fields. 3. Once registered or logged in, navigate to "ITTs Open to All Suppliers". 4. Locate ITT_3709 and click to express interest in the procurement. After expressing interest, you will be able to access all tender documentation and begin your response.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-93f52be3-17f5-4111-9e0b-76a19a487d18
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edd7c752-b9f2-4075-a2ec-6b45bb0bb8cd
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure (above threshold)
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
80 - Education and training services
-
- CPV Codes
80000000 - Education and training services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 30 Sep 20252 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 20 Oct 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 29 Sep 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 28 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- implementationsupport.send@education.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- S1 2JF
- Post Town
- Sheffield
- 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), TLM Scotland
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- Local Authority
- Westminster
- Electoral Ward
- St James's
- Westminster Constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edd7c752-b9f2-4075-a2ec-6b45bb0bb8cd
30th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/663e4e15-5046-4090-ac81-eca975628a3e
19th September 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder -
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