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SEND Advisor Contract: Peterborough City Council and Suffolk County Council (con_29044)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Nov 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a public procurement process for a "SEND Advisor Contract" to be delivered in collaboration with Peterborough City Council and Suffolk County Council. This tender, classified under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services, was valued at £19,500 and involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. Key delivery regions include the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West of the United Kingdom.

This contract represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in SEND advisory services. Companies providing consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find future opportunities with similar government contracts, given the existing focus on SME suitability. Participation in such tenders can strengthen a company's portfolio, expand its regional service reach, and potentially lead to further government partnerships. SkyBlu Solutions, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the kind of large-scale organisation equipped to fulfil such contracts, benefiting from increased visibility and influence in the consultancy sector.

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Notice Title

SEND Advisor Contract: Peterborough City Council and Suffolk County Council (con_29044)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3a96570-894f-414a-b69b-7af2453e5cc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/526b23e4-d7f5-4027-9d8a-369563511e22
Current Stage
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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
Large

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
£19,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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

SKYBLU SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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