---
title: "Independent SEND Improvement and Assurance Board Chair"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06892a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# Independent SEND Improvement and Assurance Board Chair

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06892a

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Cheshire East Council involves the appointment of an Independent Chair for the SEND Improvement and Assurance Board. The contract is aimed at leading and coordinating improvements over a span of two years, with an optional extension year, starting from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2028. The location for delivery is set within the region of UKD6, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the award stage, as of 23 April 2026, with Better Future Consulting Ltd having been awarded the contract under a direct procurement method which bypasses competitive bidding due to being below the threshold.

This tender presents growth opportunities, particularly for businesses in the consultancy services industry, as it relates to business and management consultancy and related services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in educational consultancy and improvement strategies for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) would find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their reach within sub-central government authorities. Cheshire East Council exemplifies an organisation dedicated to fostering SEND initiatives, making this contract suitable for businesses like Better Future Consulting Ltd that specialise in consultancy and have established connections within the public sector.

## Notice

Independent Chair of the SEND Improvement and Assurance Board to co-ordinate and lead the improvements over a two year period and with a possible extension for one further year subject to agreement. This will be for circa 4 days per calendar month or a maximum of 50 days per year from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2028 and with a possible extension through to 28 February 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036882-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £138,240 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW1 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Crewe Central |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BETTER FUTURE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 08:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036882-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036882-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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