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title: "SEND Adviser Contract: Kent, Medway, Surrey & West Sussex (con_31422)"
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# SEND Adviser Contract: Kent, Medway, Surrey & West Sussex (con_31422)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9a0fc7b-e36d-4b05-9b79-27bf6c406935

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the SEND Adviser Contract covering Kent, Medway, Surrey, and West Sussex. This contract falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services, with a CPV classification of 79400000. Awarded on 18 April 2026, the procurement involved a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 1 April 2026 with a planned end date of 31 March 2027 and is valued at £86,400. The pertinent regions include various parts of the United Kingdom, such as the North East, North West, and South East, among others. The initial tender period concluded on 24 March 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the consultancy services sector. With a focus on SEND advisory services, it is particularly suited to SMEs, providing them a platform to engage with public sector contracts and increase their visibility in the market. Although the supplier, Liz Flaherty, has already been awarded the contract, similar future opportunities may arise, encouraging more consultancy firms to partake in competitive procurement processes. Participation in such frameworks facilitates business expansion, enhancing strategic partnerships and increasing market share.

## Notice

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Kent, Medway, Surrey & West Sussex

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a5b750-e7b5-4f2c-99e9-7062fad32257 |
| 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 | £86,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,400 |
| 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 | LIZ FLAHERTY |

## 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 00:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a5b750-e7b5-4f2c-99e9-7062fad32257

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a5b750-e7b5-4f2c-99e9-7062fad32257
  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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