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SEND Adviser Contract: Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, North Northamptonshire & West Northamptonshire (con_31454)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Apr 2026 at 00:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education awarding a contract for SEND advisory services in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, and Northamptonshire. The contract falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services, with a procurement stage of award. This selective method procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement, offering a contract value of £93,600 GBP. The contract is set to begin on 1 April 2026 and finish on 31 March 2027, covering multiple regions across England, including the East Midlands and London. The tender had an initial deadline for submission up to 24 March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs. The contract is well-suited for businesses specialising in SEND advisory services and those with capabilities in delivering consultancy across multiple UK regions. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can build their reputation and capacity in government services, opening doors for further procurement opportunities within the Department for Education and broader service categories. Aspire All Ltd, an SME based in Lincolnshire, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for similar-sized firms to compete and succeed in this domain.

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Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract: Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, North Northamptonshire & West Northamptonshire (con_31454)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, North Northamptonshire & West Northamptonshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6637566-64a6-445e-b5c1-d44e146d6db3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6df355-1db0-48e8-ab0d-25f840994fef
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
£93,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks 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

ASPIRE ALL

Further Information

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