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title: "Consultancy plus contract R Reed (Local SEND Reform Plan Consultancy)"
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# Consultancy plus contract R Reed (Local SEND Reform Plan Consultancy)

Buyer: CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e87cb35-7a49-4a03-ba0b-386642f28af1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves City of Doncaster Council, which has awarded a consultancy contract titled "Consultancy plus contract R Reed (Local SEND Reform Plan Consultancy)" to Skyblu Solutions Ltd. This contract falls under the category of Evaluation consultancy services, with a focus on supporting the local SEND reform plan in compliance with national requirements set by the Department for Education. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the supplier will work over a contract period starting from 23 March 2026 to 31 March 2029. The consultancy services will be provided across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other international regions. The announcement of the award was made on 2 April 2026, following the completion of the tender stage on 23 February 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those adept at managing and evaluating reform plans within the educational sector. With the evaluation consultancy playing a crucial role in implementing educational reforms, businesses with expertise in this area stand to benefit through collaboration and expansion within the public sector. SMEs might find this contract conducive to their growth plans, given its scale and focus on specialised services. Additionally, the long-term nature of the contract merits consideration by businesses seeking stability and a sustained collaborative opportunity with a local authority.

## Notice

The project will commission consultant Helen Chambers to support City of Doncaster Council in completing the Local SEND Reform Plan in line with the Department for Education (DfE) national requirements. Over a 12-week period, working three days per week,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f66b10c-f0f5-406e-98e7-90a026ed6224 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,964 |
| 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 | CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 3BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKYBLU SOLUTIONS LTD VIA CONSULTANCY PLUS CONTRACT R REED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f66b10c-f0f5-406e-98e7-90a026ed6224

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f66b10c-f0f5-406e-98e7-90a026ed6224
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104326&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104514
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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