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title: "CON_28540, CON_28541, CON_28503, CON_28542, CON_28543, CON_28544, CON_28545, CON_28546,CON_28547 SEND - Financial Advisers_LOT 07 Contract award notice"
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# CON_28540, CON_28541, CON_28503, CON_28542, CON_28543, CON_28544, CON_28545, CON_28546,CON_28547 SEND - Financial Advisers_LOT 07 Contract award notice

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-050c6663-0682-499f-afd5-10b54ed30279

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Department for Education, titled "SEND - Financial Advisers_LOT 07 Contract award notice," has reached the award stage. This process aimed to appoint financial advisers to aid local authorities in managing high needs systems for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Covering various locations including the United Kingdom and other territories, this service-focused tender falls under the financial consultancy services category. With a budget of £105,500 GBP, the contract is set to run from 30th September 2025 to 29th September 2026. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, emphasizing strategic selection among capable vendors.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in financial consultancy, particularly those with experience in public sector and education finance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this contract particularly beneficial as it aligns with their strategic capabilities in managing complex educational funding. Businesses that offer tailored advisory services to ensure effective budget management and value for money would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements, enhancing their growth potential through significant public sector engagement.

## Notice

The Department wishes to appoint SEND Financial Advisers to provide tailored advice and support to local authorities to effectively manage their high needs systems such that they sustainably deliver the best possible outcomes for their children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Advisers will work with local areas, providing a clear and sustained focus on the management of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) and local SEND system to ensure the best available value for money. A total of nine advisors have been appointed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19987e0-85f2-4762-a4b2-7d5f1b7391bd |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £997,250 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | DEBORAH CLARK FINANCIAL CONSULTANCY; HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; J LAWRENCE; LANGBROOK; PAYSTREAM ACCOUNTING SERVICES; PJH MANAGEMENT SERVICES; SALLY CUTTING FINANCIAL CONSULTANCY; WAC ASSOCIATES; WICKER GATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19987e0-85f2-4762-a4b2-7d5f1b7391bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19987e0-85f2-4762-a4b2-7d5f1b7391bd
  30th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3aa99de5-9304-470f-9e39-3ef41a511b3c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a57c05ac-6cb4-42fc-b1d4-537da4800c66
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d811d154-6f3d-4ad4-a4a0-334ed31e0cbd
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7b25e28-9743-4b88-86f7-b968ed01f78f
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