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SEND Adviser Contract: Cambridgeshire & Norfolk (con_31438)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Apr 2026 at 15:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process awarding the "SEND Adviser Contract: Cambridgeshire & Norfolk" to Brian Gale Associates Ltd, focusing on business and management consultancy services. This selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, catering primarily to the educational sector in England. The contract period extends from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the award being made active on 31st March 2026. The consultancy services are to be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including but not limited to the East of England, London, and the Midlands, at a total value of £36,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in consultancy services, particularly those capable of providing expert SEND advice. The contract's national scope necessitates a robust service delivery network across multiple UK regions, providing a growth opportunity for consultants looking to expand their geographic influence and client base. Brian Gale Associates, a Cambridge-based SME, successfully secured this contract, reflecting the Department for Education's openness to smaller enterprises with demonstrable expertise in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract: Cambridgeshire & Norfolk (con_31438)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Cambridgeshire & Norfolk

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/2bf626ad-a40e-4c76-9e33-ce18886aec8c
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
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

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