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SEND Adviser Contract: Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Dorset, Wiltshire & BANES (con_31458)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Apr 2026 at 12:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the SEND Adviser Contract involves the Department for Education as the buying organisation. The contract is for providing SEND advisory services across Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Dorset, Wiltshire, and BANES. Classified under the 'Business and management consultancy and related services' category, the procurement covers several regions in the United Kingdom, including the South West, with a total contract value of £72,000. Initiated as a selective tender, it utilises a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is awarded to Inclusion Insight, a service supplier based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The award was made active on 31 March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth to businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in advisory services for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Inclusion Insight, a small-to-medium enterprise (SME), has secured this contract, indicating that similar organisations could be well-suited to compete in future opportunities, provided they have relevant expertise. SMEs focusing on consultancy in the educational sector, especially those capable of offering tailored advisory services, are encouraged to consider such opportunities to expand their market presence and client portfolio within the regions specified.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Adviser Contract: Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Dorset, Wiltshire & BANES (con_31458)

Notice Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Dorset, Wiltshire & BANES

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67c7862-21d1-41d9-b956-d77065e19381
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
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 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

INCLUSION INSIGHT

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