---
title: "EX0096-26 Interim Lead for Assurance & Inspection Readiness"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0654c2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-16"
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# EX0096-26 Interim Lead for Assurance & Inspection Readiness

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0654c2

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Devon County Council, has successfully progressed to the Award stage for the contract titled "Interim Lead for Assurance & Inspection Readiness." This contract involves education and training services tailored to ensure readiness for the forthcoming SEND inspection. Located in Exeter, Devon County Council operates within the public authority’s sub-central government framework. This contract was awarded on 16th February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 9th August 2026. The procurement method employed is classified below the financial threshold and the awarded contract was active as of its signing date on 13th February 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in assurance and inspection processes. Devon County Council seeks goal-oriented professionals who can deliver time-critical leadership to prepare for SEND inspection requirements, presenting an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to showcase their capabilities in this area. With a gross contract value of £87,360, this engagement could serve as a substantial growth avenue for appropriately skilled service providers.

## Notice

The scope of this engagement is for an Interim Lead for Assurance and Inspection Readiness, providing targeted, time-critical leadership to ensure Devon County Council is prepared for the forthcoming SEND inspection.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013798-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 9 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER, |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZOE HEYWOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 12:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013798-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013798-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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