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SEND Adviser Contract: Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees & Darlington (con_31460)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Apr 2026 at 12:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for SEND advisory services covering Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees, and Darlington has been awarded by the Department for Education. The procurement falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy, with a CPV code of 79400000. This contract, valued at £72,000, is active following the award on 31st March 2026 and will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The contract was initiated through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on services. The process was completed by the deadline of 24th March 2026.

The awarded SEND adviser contract presents growth opportunities for SMEs, like Cath Hitchen Consultancy Ltd, the awarded supplier, demonstrating the suitability for smaller enterprises to engage in public sector contracts. With delivery addresses spanning multiple regions in England, businesses that specialise in consultancy services with a focus on educational support could find similar tenders advantageous for expanding their footprint. Organisations capability to deliver advisory services and operations in regions such as North East, North West, and London stand to benefit in bidding for such contracts.

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Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract: Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees & Darlington (con_31460)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees & Darlington.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce744515-a2d5-4e41-979b-8af1545e4e83
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
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 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

CATH HITCHEN CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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