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SEND Consultation Analysis Award Notice

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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14 Jul 2026 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process titled "SEND Consultation Analysis Award Notice" for research services, awarded on 20th May 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £148,000 and involves the analysis of the SEND consultation. It covers multiple regions including the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The contract period commenced on 21st May 2026, and is set to end on 20th September 2026. The main procurement category is services, and the process is currently in the award stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services. Particularly, it is well-suited for SMEs and those interested in expanding into educational consultancy. With a focus on small and medium enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, businesses that can offer innovative and efficient analysis capabilities stand to benefit. Participation in this public sector framework agreement can enhance reputation and open doors to future contracting opportunities within the UK and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Consultation Analysis Award Notice

Notice Description

A contract for a supplier to support the analysis of the SEND consultation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e375b9b0-d21e-4a78-b4d1-a66f899d2592
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/756ec16a-2a58-4175-b2e5-2b8b0216d2ee
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£148,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 20 Sep 2026 1-6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALMA ECONOMICS

Further Information

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