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title: "SEND Adviser Contract Halton & Blackburn with Darwen (con_31539)"
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# SEND Adviser Contract Halton & Blackburn with Darwen (con_31539)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68e8f148-4591-41f5-b7b2-b0522c6bd495

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for the provision of SEND advisory services in Halton & Blackburn with Darwen, titled "SEND Adviser Contract Halton & Blackburn with Darwen (con_31539)." This contract, valued at £43,200, falls under the industry category "Business and management consultancy and related services" and involves multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The awarding stage was finalised with the publication date on 20th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses engaged in consultancy services, particularly those qualified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although it is not specifically focused on voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in advisory and management services, especially those capable of addressing specific educational needs, stand to benefit substantially by engaging in similar procurement opportunities. By fostering partnerships with public sector clients such as the Department for Education, businesses can enhance their market presence and demonstrate expertise in educational consultancy services across a broad geographic area.

## Notice

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Halton & Blackburn with Darwen

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/548ac308-9e23-4eca-9bf9-16aba66bb166 |
| 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 | NMK CONSULTANCY SERVICES |

## 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 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/548ac308-9e23-4eca-9bf9-16aba66bb166

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/548ac308-9e23-4eca-9bf9-16aba66bb166
  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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