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SEND Adviser Contract City of Bradford Metropolitan Borough Council & East Riding of Yorkshire Council (con_31701)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 May 2026 at 22:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SEND Adviser Contract" was executed by the Department for Education, targeting advisory services for the City of Bradford Metropolitan Borough Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The tender is classified under "Business and management consultancy and related services" and encompasses a wide range of UK regions, including Yorkshire and the Humber, London, and the South East, among others. Initiated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, the tender reached its award stage with the contract period set from 23 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The contract value is £22,000, with the successful award published on 20 May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy and management services, particularly those with expertise in SEND advisory roles. Firms positioned in various UK locations can benefit from engaging in this contract, enabling them to expand their client base and showcase their expertise in supporting educational institutions. As the procurement process concludes with an award to Quire Consultancy Limited, a capable SME may compete in similar procurement exercises, leveraging the structured framework agreements often employed by large organisations like the Department for Education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract City of Bradford Metropolitan Borough Council & East Riding of Yorkshire Council (con_31701)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to City of Bradford Metropolitan Borough Council & East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5eed81-4ecb-430b-ae4e-6957d2e88540
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 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

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

QUIRE CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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