Scope
Reference
EX0096-26
Description
The scope of this engagement is for an Interim Lead for Assurance and Inspection Readiness, providing targeted, time-critical leadership to ensure Devon County Council is prepared for the forthcoming SEND inspection.
Contract 1. Interim Lead for Assurance & Inspection Readiness
Supplier
Contract value
- £72,800 excluding VAT
- £87,360 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates
- 16 February 2026 to 9 August 2026
- 5 months, 22 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKK43 - Devon CC
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - unknown
Supplier
Zoe Heywood
Flat 7 Parabola House
Cheltenham
GL50 3AH
United Kingdom
Email: zshields@hotmail.co.uk
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Interim Lead for Assurance & Inspection Readiness
Contracting authority
Devon County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRC-4623-RJBH
County Hall, Topsham Road,
Exeter,
EX2 4QD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mark Sibley
Telephone: +441392383000
Email: mark.sibley@devon.gov.uk
Website: https://devoneducationservices.co.uk/
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government