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Independent SEND Improvement and Assurance Board Chair

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 08:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cheshire East Council involves the appointment of an Independent Chair for the SEND Improvement and Assurance Board. The contract is aimed at leading and coordinating improvements over a span of two years, with an optional extension year, starting from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2028. The location for delivery is set within the region of UKD6, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the award stage, as of 23 April 2026, with Better Future Consulting Ltd having been awarded the contract under a direct procurement method which bypasses competitive bidding due to being below the threshold.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for businesses in the consultancy services industry, as it relates to business and management consultancy and related services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in educational consultancy and improvement strategies for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) would find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their reach within sub-central government authorities. Cheshire East Council exemplifies an organisation dedicated to fostering SEND initiatives, making this contract suitable for businesses like Better Future Consulting Ltd that specialise in consultancy and have established connections within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent SEND Improvement and Assurance Board Chair

Notice Description

Independent Chair of the SEND Improvement and Assurance Board to co-ordinate and lead the improvements over a two year period and with a possible extension for one further year subject to agreement. This will be for circa 4 days per calendar month or a maximum of 50 days per year from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2028 and with a possible extension through to 28 February 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06892a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036882-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£138,240 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BETTER FUTURE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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