SEND Financial Advisers- Early Engagement

Description

This is a prior information notice intended to gather early interest for the services set out in the document attached below. It is not a commitment to any future course of action by the Department or a guarantee of any future procurement activity. Our vision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is the same as for all children and young people - that they achieve well in their early years, at school and in college; they find employment; lead happy, fulfilled lives; and experience choice and control. The Department for Education (DfE) is responsible for supporting improvement in local authorities with regards to the provision of SEND services. This is done in part through drawing down external expertise to support local authorities. There are two types of adviser role covered by this notice, Senior Financial Advisers and Financial Advisers. Details of both roles are set out in full in the document attached below. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Further details on the procurement approach and timing will be shared in due course. Our current expectation is that these services will be procured via a bespoke lot of the new Educationa…

Official publications

• Inclusion Bases: exploring evidence of impact and models.
  Published: 19 October 2026
• Market Engagement - Lot 12 - Free Breakfast Club (ECSC) Framework
  Published: 17 December 2025
• DfE Rapid Market Research Call-off Contract
  Published: 21 November 2025
• Bradford Children & Families Trust - Chairperson
  Published: 20 November 2025
• Digital User Centred Design (UCD) General Capability
  Published: 18 November 2025
• Tackling Antisemitism in Education Innovation Fund - Market Engagement Event
  Published: 16 October 2025
• Free Breakfast Club Programme Partnership Opportunity Open Call
  Published: 31 July 2025
• Achieving & Thriving (A&T) - Lead Creative and Strategy Agency - con_27973
  Published: 17 July 2025
• Tackling Antisemitism in Education Innovation Fund - Market Engagement Event
  Published: 7 July 2025
• Framework Call-Off Awarded Contract- Breakfast Clubs Technical Advisers
  Published: 2 July 2025

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