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title: "SEND Adviser Contract: Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, North Northamptonshire & West Northamptonshire (con_31454)"
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# SEND Adviser Contract: Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, North Northamptonshire & West Northamptonshire (con_31454)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6637566-64a6-445e-b5c1-d44e146d6db3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education awarding a contract for SEND advisory services in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, and Northamptonshire. The contract falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services, with a procurement stage of award. This selective method procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement, offering a contract value of £93,600 GBP. The contract is set to begin on 1 April 2026 and finish on 31 March 2027, covering multiple regions across England, including the East Midlands and London. The tender had an initial deadline for submission up to 24 March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs. The contract is well-suited for businesses specialising in SEND advisory services and those with capabilities in delivering consultancy across multiple UK regions. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can build their reputation and capacity in government services, opening doors for further procurement opportunities within the Department for Education and broader service categories. Aspire All Ltd, an SME based in Lincolnshire, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for similar-sized firms to compete and succeed in this domain.

## Notice

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, North Northamptonshire & West Northamptonshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6df355-1db0-48e8-ab0d-25f840994fef |
| 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 | 18 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 | £93,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,600 |
| 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 | ASPIRE ALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2026 at 00:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6df355-1db0-48e8-ab0d-25f840994fef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6df355-1db0-48e8-ab0d-25f840994fef
  18th 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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