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title: "SEND Adviser Contract Milton Keynes City Council & Reading Borough Council (con_31563)"
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# SEND Adviser Contract Milton Keynes City Council & Reading Borough Council (con_31563)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95654421-405f-4e5e-8787-e72840d44cc2

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "SEND Adviser Contract Milton Keynes City Council & Reading Borough Council (con_31563)" has been initiated by the Department for Education. This process falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was conducted in various regions across the United Kingdom, including London and the South East. The tender reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded for the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The total value of the contract is £28,800 and it was awarded to Red Kite Solutions (SEN) Ltd, an SME, on 31st March 2026, with the award notice published on 20th May 2026.

This contract provides substantial business opportunities, particularly for SMEs operating within the consultancy sector. Companies with expertise in providing SEND advisory services can benefit from engaging with public sector clients such as the Milton Keynes City Council and Reading Borough Council. The project requires firms that can operate and deliver services in multiple regions, including the North East and South West of England. Businesses adept at navigating framework agreements and those looking to establish or expand their presence within these geographical areas may find this an advantageous opportunity.

## Notice

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Milton Keynes City Council & Reading Borough

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4740b2cf-f4ef-4725-ba91-c4be2907dfb4 |
| 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 | £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 | RED KITE SOLUTIONS (SEN |

## 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 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4740b2cf-f4ef-4725-ba91-c4be2907dfb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4740b2cf-f4ef-4725-ba91-c4be2907dfb4
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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