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SEND Advisor Contract: Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Redcar & Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees and Sunderland (con_30820)

Department for Education

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Education

Buyer Address: 20 Sanctuary Building, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT, England

Contact Email: Contract-Grant.DATA@education.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
12600.0 GBP
Published
13 Mar 2026, 13:47
Deadline
25 Dec 2025, 17:00
Contract Start
23 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Cath Hitchen Consultancy Ltd
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

A contract for provision of SEND advisory services to Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Redcar & Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees and Sunderland.

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