--- title: "SEND Financial Advisers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c6e79c52-0690-4772-8b4c-f07b7b14ca21" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c6e79c52-0690-4772-8b4c-f07b7b14ca21" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6e79c52-0690-4772-8b4c-f07b7b14ca21.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6e79c52-0690-4772-8b4c-f07b7b14ca21.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2022-01-20" --- # SEND Financial Advisers Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6e79c52-0690-4772-8b4c-f07b7b14ca21 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c6e79c52-0690-4772-8b4c-f07b7b14ca21) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6e79c52-0690-4772-8b4c-f07b7b14ca21.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is inviting tenders for the project titled "SEND Financial Advisers." This procurement falls under the financial services industry category and is based in Manchester, England. Currently in the tender phase, bidders must submit their proposals by 12 Noon on 10th February 2022. The selected advisers will work closely with local authorities experiencing growing Dedicated Schools Grant deficits, providing at least 30 days of annual support. The contract is expected to start on 25th March 2022, with a potential duration of up to three years, dependent on extensions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for financial consulting firms, particularly those specialising in education finance and local government services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the nature of the role allows for tailored service provision, which can lead to sustainable long-term contracts with local authorities. Companies capable of delivering strategic financial advice and demonstrating an understanding of the education sector will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their business footprint. ## Notice The Department wishes to appoint up to 15 external high-calibre finance professionals as SEND Financial Advisers (SFAs) to provide tailored advice and support to selected local authorities across England. Each adviser will be expected to deliver a minimum of 30 days of support per annum. The primary role of the Adviser will be to provide dedicated support to individual local authorities with growing DSG deficits, working closely with SEND practice Advisers, such that the local authority is enabled to sustainably deliver the best possible outcomes for their children and young people with SEND. The Financial Adviser will work with identified local authorities to identify underlying drivers of high spend and poor outcomes, and develop, in partnership with Practice Advisers, reforms and change strategies that enable effective management of their high needs system. Successful bidders will be offered an initial 12 month contract with the opportunity of up to a further 2 years in contract extensions. The full tender documentation can be accessed on the Departments e-procurement portal, Jaggaer: https://education.app.jaggaer.com (Ref: 6575) Bidders must submit their Bids before 12 Noon on Monday 10th February 2022. All Bids must be submitted through the Jaggaer e-procurement portal. Additional information: The full tender documentation can be accessed on the Departments e-procurement portal, Jaggaer: https://education.app.jaggaer.com (Ref: 6575) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f1159d-3926-4a49-af95-a589739ba407 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Mar 2022 - 24 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £132,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 2WD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services - 75131000 - Government services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2022 at 16:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f1159d-3926-4a49-af95-a589739ba407 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f1159d-3926-4a49-af95-a589739ba407 20th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://education.app.jaggaer.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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