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title: "SEND Adviser Contract Knowsley & Sefton (con_31549)"
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# SEND Adviser Contract Knowsley & Sefton (con_31549)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-297fe42a-f1e2-4c2d-a63e-4ae624545213

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process titled "SEND Adviser Contract Knowsley & Sefton (con_31549)" for the provision of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) advisory services. This contract falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services, with a CPV code of 79400000. The procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, covering multiple regions, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and several others across the UK. The tender announcement specified a contract period starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an awarded amount of £28,560. The award decision was published on 20th May 2026, with Propelo being chosen as the supplier.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational consultancy and advisory services. Firms that are categorised as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find valuable opportunities within this space, especially those with expertise in providing tailored support to enhance SEND provision. The established framework agreement method suggests that pre-qualified suppliers could efficiently introduce innovative solutions while leveraging ongoing relationships with the Department for Education. Such contracts can bolster expansion into numerous regional markets across England, notably for SMEs aiming to build a strong portfolio in public sector services.

## Notice

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Knowsley & Sefton

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7aa499-7cf5-406c-be80-92566ea8b4d8 |
| 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 | £28,560 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,560 |
| 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 | PROPELO |

## 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 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7aa499-7cf5-406c-be80-92566ea8b4d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7aa499-7cf5-406c-be80-92566ea8b4d8
  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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