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title: "SEND Adviser Contract Oldham (con_31655)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# SEND Adviser Contract Oldham (con_31655)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c4c1ddc-c0bc-4148-8732-1bbaf1994770

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## Summary

The Department for Education awarded a contract titled "SEND Adviser Contract Oldham (con_31655)" for the provision of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) advisory services in Oldham. This procurement falls under the category of business and management consultancy services (CPV Code: 79400000) and spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the tender process having been completed with an award made effective from 31st March 2026.

This contract offers growth opportunities for businesses specialised in consultancy services, particularly those adept in advising on SEND provisions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suitable to compete in such tenders, given the suitability criteria highlighted in the procurement process. The awarded supplier, Cullen Consultants Ltd, exemplifies the type of business that can successfully engage in this sector. Companies capable of offering similar services can leverage such opportunities to expand their footprint across various regions in the UK, enhancing visibility and fostering long-term partnerships with public sector buyers.

## Notice

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Oldham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20c11ccd-1d55-43e6-9e47-d72b9f247408 |
| 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 | £28,752 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,752 |
| 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 | CULLEN CONSULTANTS |

## 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 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20c11ccd-1d55-43e6-9e47-d72b9f247408

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20c11ccd-1d55-43e6-9e47-d72b9f247408
  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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