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SEND Adviser Contract Herefordshire Council, Warwickshire County Council, Sandwell Council and Shropshire Council (con_31571)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 May 2026 at 15:37

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was conducted by the Department for Education for a contract titled "SEND Adviser Contract" with Herefordshire Council, Warwickshire County Council, Sandwell Council, and Shropshire Council. The contract, classified under the industry category of "Business and management consultancy and related services" with CPV code 79400000, was completed under the procurement stage 'Award' on 20th May 2026. It was a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, valued at £64,800. The provision of services will be across various regions in the UK, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and more, during the contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in business and management consultancy services. Given the wide geographic scope of the service delivery, businesses with a strong presence across the UK stand to benefit significantly. As the awarded supplier is Aspire All Ltd, an SME, this highlights the procurement process's openness to smaller and medium-sized enterprises. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's reputation and provide substantive development and networking opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract Herefordshire Council, Warwickshire County Council, Sandwell Council and Shropshire Council (con_31571)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Herefordshire Council, Warwickshire County Council, Sandwell Council & Shropshire Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b26aaf2-67c2-4fd2-b3d3-49614a81b7dd
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
£64,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,800 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

ASPIRE ALL

Further Information

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