Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the evaluation and awarded the contract for Lot 4 - SEND Adviser under the Educational and Children Social Care Framework (ECSC). This tender falls under the education and training services category and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The framework contract, which commenced on 10 February 2025, will last for an initial four-year term and may be extended for up to two additional periods of 12 months each. The procurement was an open process under the light touch regime, and the completion of the tendering process was marked by the award stage on 7 March 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the education and social care sectors, particularly those specializing in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The framework's broad regional coverage and extensible contract period present a stable business growth opportunity for suitable suppliers. Given the nature of the framework, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, ensuring a diverse range of providers can contribute to the enhancement of education and social care services across the regions specified.

Award

List of successful suppliers appointed to Lot 4 - SEND Adviser - ECSC Framework

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

7th March 2025 12:28:44 PM
Contract Summary

Following the completion of the evaluation process, the Department for Education has appointed multiple suppliers to the Educational and Children Social Care Framework (ECSC) - Lot 4 - SEND Adviser. The initial term of the framework will be four years, with an option to extend it for up to two additional periods of 12 months each.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-b3adcc07-d1fd-4526-a667-cc0f52fe918b

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

Other - Open Procurement - Light Touch Regime

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

80000000

CPV Division(s)

80 - Education and training services
Awarding Authority

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

ecsc.framework@education.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Sanctuary Bld, Great Smith Street

London

SW1P 3BT

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

ANGELA HOLDSWORTH MBE
ANNE HAYWARD
BRIAN GALE
CAROLINE ERICA O&APOS;NEILL
CATH HITCHEN
CATHERINE UNDERWOOD
CHRIS BAIRD - CJB LEADERSHIP
CLAIRE MERCHANT-JONES - ATHENA LEADERSHIP
DEBBIE ORTON - GREAT CHANGE COACHING
DR VICKI JERVIS
GABRIELLE STACEY - INCLUSION INSIGHT
HELEN CHESTER - SKYBLUE SOLUTIONS
IAIN PEEL
JESS HASLAM
JUDITH MOBBS
KEVIN BURNS
LIZ FLAHERTY
MARIAN CULLEN - CULLEN CONSULTANTS
MARK MCCURRIE - RED KITE SOLUTIONS
MARTIN GRAY
MECEDES QUIRE
NICK KING - NMK CONSULTANCY SERVICE
PAT TATE
REBECCA HOGAN - ASPIRE ALL LTD
ROB HART - ORANGE SHED

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List of successful suppliers appointed to Lot 4 - SEND Adviser - ECSC Framework

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Contract Timeline

Contract Summary

Contract Details

Contract Classification

Awarding Authority

Awarded Supplier(s)