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

What this is

The Department for Education is reopening Lot 4 of the Education and Children's Social Care Professional Framework (DfE ECSC) to appoint SEND Advisers who provide tailored advisory support to local authorities implementing SEND reforms. Advisers act as a critical friend, mentor LA senior leaders, support DfE reviews and provide written progress reports. The role requires in-depth SEND system knowledge; maximum value up to £600 daily rate ex VAT. This PIN stimulates early market interest and does not constitute a call for competition.

Key points

• SEND Advisers under DfE ECSC Framework Lot 4 (reopening)
• Max GBP 600 daily rate ex VAT
• Express interest on Jaggaer by 11:59pm 26 September

Who can bid

Former or practising local government officers with robust SEND system knowledge; essential skills include SEND understanding, local area SEND experience, change influence, communication and autonomous working.

How it is scored

Procured under the ECSC Professional Framework Lot 4 via Jaggaer; new suppliers added through reopening of the framework and new call-off agreements.

Money

Maximum value up to GBP 600 daily rate ex VAT.

How to submit

Register and express interest on Jaggaer by 11:59pm on 26 September, or email Implementationsupport.SEND@education.gov.uk.

Clarifications

Jaggaer Helpdesk 0800 069 8630 / +44 203 608 4013 or help_UK@jaggaer.com; other queries to Implementationsupport.SEND@education.gov.uk.

Contract period

FY25-26 appointments; framework Lot 4 reopened with new call-off agreements.

Classification

CPV 80000000 — Education and training services Yorkshire and the Humber