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SEND Adviser Contract Rochdale and Westmoreland & Furness (con_31659)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 May 2026 at 16:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has concluded a procurement process titled "SEND Adviser Contract Rochdale and Westmoreland & Furness (con_31659)," which falls within the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services. This process was conducted using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement has reached the award stage, culminating on 31st March 2026, with Catalyst Psychology Community Interest Company being awarded the contract. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, covering multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London. The overall value of the contract is £28,800 GBP.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in SEND advisory services, particularly those structured as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in business and management consultancy can expand their service offerings and build their credibility by collaborating with a significant government department, such as the Department for Education. This procurement venture also offers a pivotal chance for SMEs looking to establish or enhance their profiles in the public sector by engaging in long-term advisory roles across diverse geographic locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract Rochdale and Westmoreland & Furness (con_31659)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Rochdale and Westmoreland & Furness

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3e05ec7-1187-42f8-ac77-be5c652353e9
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
£28,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months 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

CATALYST PSYCHOLOGY COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

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