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title: "SEND Adviser Contract Rochdale and Westmoreland & Furness (con_31659)"
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# SEND Adviser Contract Rochdale and Westmoreland & Furness (con_31659)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce90fa0e-484e-4efb-b3f7-7b463db60e96

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## Summary

The Department for Education has concluded a procurement process titled "SEND Adviser Contract Rochdale and Westmoreland & Furness (con_31659)," which falls within the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services. This process was conducted using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement has reached the award stage, culminating on 31st March 2026, with Catalyst Psychology Community Interest Company being awarded the contract. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, covering multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London. The overall value of the contract is £28,800 GBP.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in SEND advisory services, particularly those structured as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in business and management consultancy can expand their service offerings and build their credibility by collaborating with a significant government department, such as the Department for Education. This procurement venture also offers a pivotal chance for SMEs looking to establish or enhance their profiles in the public sector by engaging in long-term advisory roles across diverse geographic locations.

## Notice

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Rochdale and Westmoreland & Furness

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3e05ec7-1187-42f8-ac77-be5c652353e9 |
| 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 | CATALYST PSYCHOLOGY COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## 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 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3e05ec7-1187-42f8-ac77-be5c652353e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3e05ec7-1187-42f8-ac77-be5c652353e9
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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