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title: "SEND Adviser Contract: London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Haringey & Tower Hamlets (con_31505)"
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# SEND Adviser Contract: London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Haringey & Tower Hamlets (con_31505)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01c63788-7c03-4aa3-abdb-4cfdcea2ed0d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Education involves awarding a contract for SEND advisory services for the London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Haringey, and Tower Hamlets. Classified under business and management consultancy services, this selective tender was concluded with the award to CAROLINE WALSH LTD. The procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2026 and will end on 31 March 2027, following a tender period deadline on 25 March 2026. The services are expected to be delivered across multiple UK regions, including London, North East, North West, and others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which have been identified as suitable to engage in this process. The focus on SEND advisory services offers businesses specialising in consultancy a chance to enhance their portfolio and establish robust connections within educational institutions. As the contract spans expansive regions, businesses capable of providing comprehensive support and consultancy in educational services stand to benefit from increased exposure and enhanced growth prospects.

## Notice

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Haringey & Tower Hamlet

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260c5935-309d-4a76-9d2b-ab938a2643c8 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAROLINE WALSH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260c5935-309d-4a76-9d2b-ab938a2643c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260c5935-309d-4a76-9d2b-ab938a2643c8
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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