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SEND Adviser Contract: Kent, Medway, Surrey & West Sussex (con_31422)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Apr 2026 at 00:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the SEND Adviser Contract covering Kent, Medway, Surrey, and West Sussex. This contract falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services, with a CPV classification of 79400000. Awarded on 18 April 2026, the procurement involved a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 1 April 2026 with a planned end date of 31 March 2027 and is valued at £86,400. The pertinent regions include various parts of the United Kingdom, such as the North East, North West, and South East, among others. The initial tender period concluded on 24 March 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the consultancy services sector. With a focus on SEND advisory services, it is particularly suited to SMEs, providing them a platform to engage with public sector contracts and increase their visibility in the market. Although the supplier, Liz Flaherty, has already been awarded the contract, similar future opportunities may arise, encouraging more consultancy firms to partake in competitive procurement processes. Participation in such frameworks facilitates business expansion, enhancing strategic partnerships and increasing market share.

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Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract: Kent, Medway, Surrey & West Sussex (con_31422)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Kent, Medway, Surrey & West Sussex

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a5b750-e7b5-4f2c-99e9-7062fad32257
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
£86,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20266 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

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

LIZ FLAHERTY

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