Department for Education · Awarded contract

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SEND and AP Advisory Services by Kevin Burns Ltd for Durham County Council

Awarded 24 Jan 2024

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Awarded24 Jan 2024

Value£14,400.00

SupplierKevin Burns Ltd

AgencyDepartment for Education

RegionNorth East

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Ended 1y 10mo ago1y term

Awarded 24 Jan 2024Expired 23 Jan 2025

About

The Department for Education awarded a contract to Kevin Burns Ltd for SEND and AP Advisory Services.

The contract, valued at AUD 14,400, involved providing expert advice, challenge, and support to at-risk or poor-performing local areas and partnerships to improve their Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) services.

Kevin Burns Ltd was tasked with ensuring sustainable improvements, maintaining focus on outcomes for children and young people, and preparing for Ofsted inspections.

The supplier also supported senior leadership and management teams, engaged with practitioners, and contributed to formal reviews of progress, providing regular written reports to the department.

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