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SEND Adviser Contract: London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent & Enfield (con_31509)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Apr 2026 at 16:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a public procurement process for the provision of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) advisory services to the London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent, and Enfield. This contract, valued at £32,400, falls within the business and management consultancy industry category. The procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with service locations across various regions in the United Kingdom. The award stage was finalised with an active status on 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in business and management consultancy to expand their clientele and service portfolio. Given the contract's focus on SEND advisory services for several London boroughs, businesses with expertise in educational consultancy and public sector engagement will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The procurement method favours SMEs, allowing them to leverage existing framework agreements to secure lucrative contracts within the education sector. Fran Cox Consulting, an SME, has successfully been awarded this contract, illustrating the potential for business growth in this area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract: London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent & Enfield (con_31509)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent & Enfield

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/318348da-9621-47bf-9b19-7e9e0334d22c
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
£32,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,400 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

FRAN COX CONSULTING

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