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SEND Adviser Contract: Rutland & Leicester (con_31481)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Apr 2026 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the SEND Adviser Contract in Rutland and Leicester, awarding a contract to CAROLINE WALSH LTD. The £28,800 contract, classified under business and management consultancy services, will be conducted from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 across multiple regions in the UK including London, East Midlands, and more. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award date recorded as 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on advisory services. It provides a platform for expansion in diverse UK regions by partnering with the Department for Education. Businesses with expertise in SEND advisory services will find this contract well-suited to their profiles, given its alignment with business consultancy. The completion of this contract will potentially enhance reputations and foster growth within the consultancy sector, promoting further collaborations with government organisations.

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Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract: Rutland & Leicester (con_31481)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Rutland & Leicester

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f17b4f94-efdc-417e-b30e-942a20dbddb9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48f3de7b-7f2c-471a-b595-26b3511aa892
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
£28,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,800 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

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

CAROLINE WALSH

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