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SEND Adviser Contract Oxfordshire County Council (con_31527)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 May 2026 at 12:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the provision of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) advisory services for Oxfordshire County Council. The contract, titled "SEND Adviser Contract Oxfordshire County Council (con_31527)," falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services. The procurement involved a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award being active as of 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £32,400, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. The service delivery covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London and various regions in England such as the South West and West Midlands.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the procurement process's suitability criteria. Companies that specialise in business and management consultancy, particularly those with experience in educational consultancy services, would be well-positioned to pursue similar future opportunities. This tender type illustrates the potential for businesses to secure public sector work through framework agreements, providing a reliable avenue for steady revenues and expanding service portfolios within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract Oxfordshire County Council (con_31527)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Oxfordshire County Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f4e7ae0-1e1d-4d55-af12-0a018cb69763
Current Stage
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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
£32,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,400 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

Further Information

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