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SEND Adviser Contract Milton Keynes City Council & Reading Borough Council (con_31563)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 May 2026 at 13:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SEND Adviser Contract Milton Keynes City Council & Reading Borough Council (con_31563)" has been initiated by the Department for Education. This process falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was conducted in various regions across the United Kingdom, including London and the South East. The tender reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded for the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The total value of the contract is £28,800 and it was awarded to Red Kite Solutions (SEN) Ltd, an SME, on 31st March 2026, with the award notice published on 20th May 2026.

This contract provides substantial business opportunities, particularly for SMEs operating within the consultancy sector. Companies with expertise in providing SEND advisory services can benefit from engaging with public sector clients such as the Milton Keynes City Council and Reading Borough Council. The project requires firms that can operate and deliver services in multiple regions, including the North East and South West of England. Businesses adept at navigating framework agreements and those looking to establish or expand their presence within these geographical areas may find this an advantageous opportunity.

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Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract Milton Keynes City Council & Reading Borough Council (con_31563)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Milton Keynes City Council & Reading Borough

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4740b2cf-f4ef-4725-ba91-c4be2907dfb4
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
£28,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,800 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

RED KITE SOLUTIONS (SEN

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