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SEND Adviser Contract Isle of Wight, Wokingham & West Berkshire (con_31525)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 May 2026 at 12:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully completed the awarding of a contract titled "SEND Adviser Contract Isle of Wight, Wokingham & West Berkshire," facilitating the provision of SEND advisory services across various regions of the United Kingdom, including the South East, South West, and London, among others. The tender falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy and Related Services, and the procurement process was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement under a selective method. The total contract value amounts to £50,400, with the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The tender stage reached its award phase, and the contract was published on 20th May 2026, following the active status award date of 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the suitability requirements outlined in the procurement notice. Companies specialising in SEND advisory services, particularly those with operational capabilities in the specified regions, will find this contract particularly beneficial. Red Kite Solutions (SEN) Ltd, an SME, has been selected as the supplier, demonstrating that firms with a focus on specialised educational support services are well-placed to compete for such contracts. Engaging in this procurement process could bolster business portfolios and expand market reach within public service sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract Isle of Wight, Wokingham & West Berkshire (con_31525)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Isle of Wight, Wokingham & West Berkshire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9046faaf-51c5-4e88-9d1f-0f41f3e27481
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
£50,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,400 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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