Award

EX0096-26 Interim Lead for Assurance & Inspection Readiness

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Feb 2026 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Devon County Council, has successfully progressed to the Award stage for the contract titled "Interim Lead for Assurance & Inspection Readiness." This contract involves education and training services tailored to ensure readiness for the forthcoming SEND inspection. Located in Exeter, Devon County Council operates within the public authority’s sub-central government framework. This contract was awarded on 16th February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 9th August 2026. The procurement method employed is classified below the financial threshold and the awarded contract was active as of its signing date on 13th February 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in assurance and inspection processes. Devon County Council seeks goal-oriented professionals who can deliver time-critical leadership to prepare for SEND inspection requirements, presenting an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to showcase their capabilities in this area. With a gross contract value of £87,360, this engagement could serve as a substantial growth avenue for appropriately skilled service providers.

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Notice Title

EX0096-26 Interim Lead for Assurance & Inspection Readiness

Notice Description

The scope of this engagement is for an Interim Lead for Assurance and Inspection Readiness, providing targeted, time-critical leadership to ensure Devon County Council is prepared for the forthcoming SEND inspection.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013798-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 9 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Sibley
Contact Email
mark.sibley@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441392383000

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER,
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZOE HEYWOOD

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