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title: "SEND Advisor Contract: Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Redcar & Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees and Sunderland (con_30820)"
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# SEND Advisor Contract: Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Redcar & Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees and Sunderland (con_30820)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-377dfa57-6de6-4e06-b024-b1b58db7b917

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## Summary

This procurement process pertains to the provision of SEND advisory services across several regions including Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Redcar & Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees, and Sunderland. Managed by the Department for Education, the contract falls under the business and management consultancy industry category. The procurement, using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded to Cath Hitchen Consultancy Ltd, with the contract period running from 23 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. The award was published on 13 March 2026, and the tender process was completed by the end of March 2026.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in consultancy services. With a focus on the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West regions, businesses in these areas can leverage their local expertise to compete effectively in future similar contracts. The procurement approach via a framework agreement further allows businesses familiar with government frameworks to strategically position themselves for selection, enabling long-term growth and expansion in public sector consultancy services.

## Notice

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Redcar & Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees and Sunderland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a934edb-a118-42a8-ac63-85145be78d78 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,600 |
| 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 | CATH HITCHEN CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a934edb-a118-42a8-ac63-85145be78d78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a934edb-a118-42a8-ac63-85145be78d78
  13th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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