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title: "C0825a London Innovation and Improvement Alliance Pan-London SEND Transitions Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f10a"
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# C0825a London Innovation and Improvement Alliance Pan-London SEND Transitions Research

Buyer: LONDON COUNCILS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f10a

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by London Councils Limited, centred around the "C0825a London Innovation and Improvement Alliance Pan-London SEND Transitions Research". This initiative falls under the services category, particularly focusing on social research and business and management consultancy services. The project aimed to improve transitions for children and young people with additional needs in London and was a priority for the Department for Education. The procurement followed a limited method below the threshold, ensuring limited competition. Key dates include the contract's start on December 5, 2025, and its conclusion on March 31, 2026. The location of execution is London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational consultancy and social research, especially those experienced in the UK public sector. Businesses aiming to provide innovative solutions in education transitions for young people would find this type of project advantageous. The awarded supplier, The National Development Team for Inclusion, exemplifies how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on inclusion and adept at delivering actionable recommendations can benefit from such contracts, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their service offerings. SMEs and other firms with expertise in implementing evidence-based practices in education can leverage these opportunities for growth and increased industry presence.

## Notice

As part of a 2025-26 workplan responding to Department for Education priorities, London Councils is commissioning a research and consultancy project to explore and improve how children and young people with additional needs experience the transition into adulthood, with a particular focus on the role of further education colleges, sixth form colleges, 16 to 19 academies and independent specialist colleges approved under section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014. Using a Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) lens, the work will identify where practice is working well across London, highlight barriers and gaps, and provide practical, evidence-informed recommendations to support sustainable service improvement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080740-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,892 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON COUNCILS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4R 9AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Dowgate |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR INCLUSION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 15:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080740-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080740-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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