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title: "SEND Commissioner Contract: Slough (con_29239)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-01-16"
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# SEND Commissioner Contract: Slough (con_29239)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-798781c9-b4ae-4158-8566-195ba7d5e76a

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education, sought to establish a contract for SEND Commissioner services in Slough. The procurement was categorised under education and training services, with a CPV code of 80000000. The process was conducted via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and covered a multitude of regions in the United Kingdom, including London and the South East. The tendering occurred till 24th September 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. This tender was in the award stage as of 16th January 2026, with Optimising Potential Limited being the nominated supplier. The contract value was set at £28,800.

This contract presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those geared towards special educational needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on delivering educational services may find this tender especially relevant. The procurement method used indicates a preference for suppliers who can efficiently operate within framework agreements, thus favouring businesses that are flexible and adept at collaborating within existing procurement frameworks.

## Notice

A contract for provision of SEND Commissioner services to Slough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f981e700-e681-4a3a-85a5-c010f22527de |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,800 |
| 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 | OPTIMISING POTENTIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 18:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f981e700-e681-4a3a-85a5-c010f22527de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f981e700-e681-4a3a-85a5-c010f22527de
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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