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title: "SEND Adviser Contract: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (con_31444)"
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# SEND Adviser Contract: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (con_31444)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fd1b280-cee3-44d4-834a-39a888ffec22

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## Summary

The Department for Education has concluded a procurement process for the provision of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) advisory services in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. This contract falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy and Related Services. The process, which utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, is now in the award stage with the contract running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The contract, valued at £36,000, was awarded on 31st March 2026 to Brian Gale Associates Ltd, an SME based in Cambridge, highlighting the department's commitment to engaging smaller businesses in the educational sector.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, especially for SMEs with expertise in consultancy services targeting educational support. Businesses offering consultancy in similar fields can gain substantial benefits from participating in such tenders, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their client base within public sector contracts. With a focus on specialised advisory services, companies that can provide tailored consultancy for SEND can find ample opportunities to leverage their capabilities in addressing the distinct needs of educational institutions across various regions in the UK.

## Notice

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba3806d-c25d-4a0f-ba50-0d09716c0141 |
| 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 | £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 | 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 | BRIAN GALE ASSOCIATES |

## 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 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba3806d-c25d-4a0f-ba50-0d09716c0141

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba3806d-c25d-4a0f-ba50-0d09716c0141
  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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