---
title: "Consultancy Contract - Strategic SEND Coproduction Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050212"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-14"
---

# Consultancy Contract - Strategic SEND Coproduction Partner

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050212

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has awarded a consultancy contract for a Strategic SEND Coproduction Partner, aimed at supporting the council in strategic engagement and coproduction for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services. The contract, identified as DR072, falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services (CPV 79411000) and is located in Ipswich, Suffolk. The procurement followed a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 28th March 2025 and has a duration of one year, with an optional extension of six months, starting from 28th March 2025 to 27th March 2026.

This consultancy contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy and strategic coproduction in the public sector, particularly those with expertise in SEND. Companies with a strong track record in providing targeted consultancy services that aid local authorities can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation within the public sector. The awarded company, Sophie Martin Consulting, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such opportunities, given its capacity and previous work with significant public sector stakeholders.

## Notice

One year consultancy contract for a Strategic SEND Coproduction Partner, with an optional 6-month extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014812-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOPHIE MARTIN CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 08:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014812-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014812-2025
  14th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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