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title: "SEND Adviser Contract: Liverpool, Warrington & Bolton (con_30718)"
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published: "2026-03-06"
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# SEND Adviser Contract: Liverpool, Warrington & Bolton (con_30718)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9c2a684-f13a-4346-a124-8c983117582c

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed an award process for the SEND Adviser Contract covering Liverpool, Warrington, and Bolton. The process was initiated under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and falls within the "Education and training services" industry category. The contract period commenced on 1st January 2026 and will end on 31st March 2026, covering numerous regions, including the North West and London. The procurement is categorised under the services sector, and although the award status is active, the procurement itself is complete, with key documentation published on 6th March 2026.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses within the education and training sector, particularly those capable of offering SEND advisory services. SMEs are encouraged to compete for similar contracts in the future, as the Department for Education has expressed suitability for such enterprises. The awarded contract, valued at £10,800, showcases the potential for specialized service providers to engage with government departments for advisory roles, enhancing their market presence and expertise in SEND services. Businesses focusing on growth in regions like London and the North West can leverage similar public procurement contracts to expand their reach and build relationships with government agencies.

## Notice

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Liverpool, Warrington & Bolton

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a290149d-0abf-4b86-9bd6-08d0cbfdd38f |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,800 |
| 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 | MARK PATTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 18:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a290149d-0abf-4b86-9bd6-08d0cbfdd38f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a290149d-0abf-4b86-9bd6-08d0cbfdd38f
  6th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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