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title: "SEND Adviser Contract Bolton, Liverpool & Warrington (con_31529)"
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# SEND Adviser Contract Bolton, Liverpool & Warrington (con_31529)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18c13e03-1700-4b4a-b003-e4859e045ec8

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## Summary

The contract process for the "SEND Adviser Contract Bolton, Liverpool & Warrington" has been completed by the Department for Education, a prominent government body located in London. This procurement falls within the business and management consultancy services category, identified by CPV code 79400000. The project is set to deliver across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, indicating a wide geographical scope. The procurement method used was "selective" through a call-off from a framework agreement, with key dates including the tender period's end on 24 March 2026 and an award notice published on 20 May 2026. The contract commenced on 1 April 2026 and concludes on 31 March 2027.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advisory services, specifically those focusing on SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). Given the project's national reach across nine UK regions, SMEs can explore expanding their client base and operational footprint. The awarded contract valued at £43,200 allows businesses to leverage their expertise while aligning with the objectives of a major governmental department. Companies in the consultancy sector that can offer specialised advisory services are ideally placed to benefit from engagements of this nature.

## Notice

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Bolton, Liverpool & Warrington

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99383fdd-be5b-4579-80b1-610dc7d38e8f |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,200 |
| 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 | MARK PATTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99383fdd-be5b-4579-80b1-610dc7d38e8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99383fdd-be5b-4579-80b1-610dc7d38e8f
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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