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title: "SEND Adviser Contract: Southampton (con_31485)"
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# SEND Adviser Contract: Southampton (con_31485)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ee8c320-79bf-4bfa-ad19-2fc91bfffb87

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## Summary

The Department for Education has finalised the SEND Adviser Contract for Southampton, seeking expert services within the business and management consultancy domain. This procurement process falls under the 'award' stage and has been classified using the CPV code 79400000. The procurement method employed is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Services are intended for multiple delivery regions across the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £14,400, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The original tender period concluded on 24th March 2026.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities, specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises keen to expand in the consultancy and advisory sector. The contract involves providing SEND advisory services, which could benefit businesses with expertise in educational consultancy or support services for special needs. As the appointed supplier is Cate Mullen, which is identified as an SME, this contract demonstrates potential accessibility for similar businesses capable of delivering tailored advisory services across various UK regions. Enterprises with a proven track record in offering high-quality consultancy are likely to find potential in future opportunities with the Department for Education.

## Notice

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Southampton

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4633cb9f-a5b4-42ae-8d2b-08aafe32d674 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 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 | £14,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,400 |
| 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 | CATE MULLEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4633cb9f-a5b4-42ae-8d2b-08aafe32d674

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4633cb9f-a5b4-42ae-8d2b-08aafe32d674
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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