Invitation to Tender for SEND Advisors (Re-opening of Lot 4 - ECSC Framework)

Description

The Department for Education (DfE) is responsible for supporting improvement in local authorities with regards to the provision of special educational needs and disability (SEND) services. This is done in part through drawing down external expertise to support local authorities. The Department wishes to appoint SEND Advisers in FY 25-26 to provide tailored advice and support to local authorities and help them improve readiness for and effectively implement the SEND reforms such that they sustainably deliver the best possible outcomes for their children and young people with SEND. These could be former or practising local government officers with a robust knowledge of the current SEND system. MAXIMUM VALUE: up to £600 daily rate ex VAT DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES SEND Advisers will provide advisory support to a portfolio of local authorities as they work with their system partners to effectively plan and implement the SEND reforms such that they sustainably deliver the best possible outcomes for their children and young people with SEND. The role requires in-depth knowledge of the SEND sector as a whole, as well as understanding of strategy, governance and leadership f…

Official publications

• Tackling Antisemitism in Education Programme 2025/2028 - Scholarships and Action Learning Network (Lot 1)
  Published: 9 July 2025
• Tackling Antisemitism in Education Programme 2025/2028 - Training and Resources for Universities (Lot 2)
  Published: 9 July 2025
• List of successful suppliers appointed to Lot 1 - Children's Social Care Adviser - ECSC Framework
  Published: 7 March 2025
• List of successful suppliers appointed to Lot 1 - Children's Social Care Adviser - ECSC Framework
  Published: 7 March 2025
• List of successful suppliers appointed to Lot 3 - Children's Social Care Commisioner - ECSC Framework
  Published: 7 March 2025
• List of successful suppliers appointed to Lot 4 - SEND Adviser - ECSC Framework
  Published: 7 March 2025
• List of successful suppliers appointed to Lot 5 - SEND Commissioners - ECSC Framework
  Published: 7 March 2025

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