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Consultancy plus contract Local SEND Reform Plan Consultancy

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process supervised by the City of Doncaster Council entails the award of a consultancy contract for the Local SEND Reform Plan Consultancy. This project, within the services industry category, was conducted to meet the national requirements set by the Department for Education. Located in Doncaster, the completion of this project was scheduled over a 12-week period with consultancy services provided by REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LTD. The procurement method used was 'direct', following a 'below threshold - without competition' approach, with the contract valued grossly at £31,157.04. Relevant milestones were established with the contract starting on 28th May 2026 and concluding on 19th June 2027.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in research consultancy services. Companies that excel in educational consultancy, and those with an understanding of the local government's needs for educational reforms, would find this contract particularly appealing. Given that the procurement was conducted using a direct method with a straightforward delivery framework, consultancies with a history of rapid mobilisation and efficient delivery models have a competitive edge. This project not only contributes to public sector improvement but also fosters strong partnerships with sub-central government bodies, crucial for businesses eager to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Consultancy plus contract Local SEND Reform Plan Consultancy

Notice Description

The project will commission a consultant to support City of Doncaster Council in completing the Local SEND Reform Plan in line with the Department for Education (DfE) national requirements. Over a 12-week period, working three days per week.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a770
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050232-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,964 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 19 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

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