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title: "SEND Adviser Lancashire (con_31551)"
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# SEND Adviser Lancashire (con_31551)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6209d5ab-ea6f-42b1-88da-d6e9a55024c7

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for providing Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) advisory services in Lancashire. The procurement process, initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy. The contract, valued at £43,200, was finalised on 31st March 2026 and spans a year starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The services will be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire, East Midlands, West Midlands, and others. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, indicating a preference for specific suppliers who meet predetermined criteria.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in management consultancy and advisory services, particularly those with an interest in educational consulting. Organisations with expertise in delivering tailored advisory services to educational departments may find this contract valuable for demonstrating their capabilities and enhancing their portfolio. The emphasis on SME suitability suggests that the procurement process is designed to encourage participation from smaller businesses, making it an attractive proposition for those seeking to expand their footprint within the public sector. The focused scope of SEND advisory services ensures that businesses with specialised knowledge and experience in educational needs are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity effectively.

## Notice

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Lancashire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cb3c5f2-8ca7-4bbc-94c2-036fa4c98449 |
| 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 | £43,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,200 |
| 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

- 20 May 2026 at 17:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cb3c5f2-8ca7-4bbc-94c2-036fa4c98449

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cb3c5f2-8ca7-4bbc-94c2-036fa4c98449
  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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