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title: "SEND Adviser Contract Blackpool, Bury & Wirral (con_31523)"
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# SEND Adviser Contract Blackpool, Bury & Wirral (con_31523)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5127cc98-43b9-488c-8971-4528e9e5daca

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education, pertains to the "SEND Adviser Contract Blackpool, Bury & Wirral" under the industry category of Business and management consultancy and related services (CPV: 79400000). This procurement, valued at £86,400, employs a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process has reached the award stage, with K G Burns Consultancy Ltd securing the contract. The contract started on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027, encompassing several regions including the North East, North West, and parts of England such as London and the South East.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs in the consultancy sector. Companies with expertise in SEND advisory services are particularly well-suited for such contracts, given the specialized nature of the service. The procurement, managed by the Department for Education, provides a dynamic platform for businesses seeking to expand their footprints within the public sector, specifically targeting educational advisory roles across diverse geographic locations. Through this contract, businesses can demonstrate their capacity to fulfil government needs and enhance their profile in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Blackpool, Bury & Wirral

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f7795f-1f12-4953-853d-755accf35436 |
| 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 | £86,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,400 |
| 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 | K G BURNS 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

- 20 May 2026 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f7795f-1f12-4953-853d-755accf35436

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f7795f-1f12-4953-853d-755accf35436
  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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