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SEND Adviser Contract: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (con_31444)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Apr 2026 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is the buying organisation for a contract titled "SEND Adviser Contract: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole" within the business and management consultancy sector. This advisory services contract falls under the category of services and was handled through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Services will be delivered across multiple regions in 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 award stage of the procurement process has been completed with key dates, including the award date on 31st March 2026, with the contract starting on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027. The tender period concluded on 24th March 2026.

This contract presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in SEND advisory and consultancy services, potentially allowing them to expand their influence across various regions in the UK. Businesses with expertise in business and management consultancy, particularly those capable of providing tailored advisory services for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), will find this contract well-suited for their growth. Given the specialised nature of the services required, companies already operating within this domain are likely to stand a good chance of competing effectively in similar future tenders. The collaboration with regional educational stakeholders across England can leverage existing infrastructure to deliver impact-focused solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (con_31444)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c0fbf7-97e1-42f1-ad56-7b4706cb496f
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
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days 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

BRIAN GALE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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