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title: "SEND Advisor Contract: Peterborough City Council and Suffolk County Council (con_29044)"
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# SEND Advisor Contract: Peterborough City Council and Suffolk County Council (con_29044)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3a96570-894f-414a-b69b-7af2453e5cc8

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a public procurement process for a "SEND Advisor Contract" to be delivered in collaboration with Peterborough City Council and Suffolk County Council. This tender, classified under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services, was valued at £19,500 and involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. Key delivery regions include the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West of the United Kingdom.

This contract represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in SEND advisory services. Companies providing consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find future opportunities with similar government contracts, given the existing focus on SME suitability. Participation in such tenders can strengthen a company's portfolio, expand its regional service reach, and potentially lead to further government partnerships. SkyBlu Solutions, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the kind of large-scale organisation equipped to fulfil such contracts, benefiting from increased visibility and influence in the consultancy sector.

## Notice

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/526b23e4-d7f5-4027-9d8a-369563511e22 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,500 |
| 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 | SKYBLU SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/526b23e4-d7f5-4027-9d8a-369563511e22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/526b23e4-d7f5-4027-9d8a-369563511e22
  21st November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/contact-dfe

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