Tender: LGA recruiting 2 Health Engagement Advisers for SEND Improvement (up to 31 Mar 2027)

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The Local Government Association (LGA) is seeking two Health Engagement Advisers to provide associate support to councils and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) focused on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) improvement as part of its nationally funded children’s services leadership programme. Bidders must have recent experience at a senior strategic ICB level with a focus on SEND (for example significant experience as a DCO or Chief Nurse for SEND); the roles require both virtual and face-to-face engagement and will partner with councils, ICBs, NHS England and other stakeholders. Contracts will start as soon as possible after award and run to 31 March 2027, with up to 60 days allocated per adviser at a daily rate of £700 excluding VAT (maximum contract value per role £42,000 exclusive of VAT); reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will be paid on production of valid receipts in accordance with LGA policies. Applicants must submit an updated CV, references, confirmation of company type and a personal statement addressing the five Quality Questions in Appendix 6 via the procurement platform; for platform support contact [email protected] or 0207 976 0116.