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title: "ECSC SEND Advisor Contract: Thurrock, Southend On Sea, Luton, Bedford & Essex (con_30576)"
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# ECSC SEND Advisor Contract: Thurrock, Southend On Sea, Luton, Bedford & Essex (con_30576)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-152769a7-25d2-4e85-b3b2-f167fe339c09

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## Summary

The Department for Education, headquartered in London, has concluded the ECSC SEND Advisor Contract, aimed at providing SEND advisory services across Thurrock, Southend On Sea, Luton, Bedford, and Essex. This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and was executed through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value stands at £15,000, with the contract period spanning from 1st January to 31st March 2026. The procurement stage is complete, following the award status designation, with the award notice published on 6th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational advisory services and consultancy, given its suitability for such entities. The awarded contract to Quire Consultancy Limited suggests the process favours businesses with capabilities in delivering tailored SEND services across multiple regions, including the North East, North West, and London. SMEs operating within the education sector have the chance to strengthen their portfolios and expand their reach by engaging in similar opportunities offered by the Department for Education.

## Notice

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Thurrock, Southend On Sea, Luton, Bedford & Essex under the ECSC Framework - Project_8660 ITT3001 SEND and AP Advisory Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9f7fb8b-f3dd-44d4-96ea-681429ef175c |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | QUIRE CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 17:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9f7fb8b-f3dd-44d4-96ea-681429ef175c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9f7fb8b-f3dd-44d4-96ea-681429ef175c
  6th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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