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title: "SEND Adviser Contract: Slough Borough Council (con_31483)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# SEND Adviser Contract: Slough Borough Council (con_31483)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c2dc688-6082-4096-987a-690202ec324c

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## Summary

The SEND Adviser Contract involves Slough Borough Council procuring advisory services through the Department for Education. This tender falls under the business and management consultancy category and is aimed at supporting special educational needs and disability (SEND) initiatives. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with a contract period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The selective procurement method utilised a call-off from a framework agreement. The services targeted multiple regions across the UK, including London, West Midlands, and the South East. The total contract value is £36,000, awarded to Cate Mullen, recognised as a small to medium enterprise (SME).

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in SEND advisory services, particularly SMEs. It is an excellent opportunity for those with expertise in business and management consultancy to engage with public sector clients, extending their reach across various regions in England. Cate Mullen, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the suitability for SMEs in this contract, showcasing the potential for smaller firms to penetrate government contracts and establish valuable partnerships with the Department for Education. Such engagements can bolster industry reputation and lead to future opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Slough Borough Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d6e1de-0a63-424f-b785-fc125acc6341 |
| 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 | 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 | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | BIGGIN HILL |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN16 3DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley |
| Local authority | Bromley |
| Electoral ward | Biggin Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bromley and Biggin Hill |
| 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 | CATE MULLEN |

## 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 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d6e1de-0a63-424f-b785-fc125acc6341

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d6e1de-0a63-424f-b785-fc125acc6341
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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