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SEND Adviser Contract Leeds (con_31671)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 May 2026 at 22:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for a "SEND Adviser Contract Leeds" under the business and management consultancy category. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. This initiative aims to provide SEND advisory services across various regions, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and others, from 1 May 2026 to 31 March 2027. The procurement status is at the award stage, with the contract being awarded to MPA Consultants on 1 May 2026 for a value of £13,200. The Department for Education, based in London, acted as the buying organisation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those active in consultancy sectors targeting educational services. The nature of the services and the contract's geographical spread across major UK regions provide an excellent platform for consultancies seeking to expand their market reach within the public sector. Businesses with a focus on SEND advisory services will find this contract particularly relevant, as it allows them to leverage their expertise to meet the needs of the Department for Education and contribute to the enhancement of educational outcomes across multiple regions.

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Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract Leeds (con_31671)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Leeds

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bad19a06-55bc-43b5-b125-d6133971f020
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/791fd018-75da-4c0a-9bd7-0c6ebafd2089
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
£13,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 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

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

MPA CONSULTANTS

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