SEND Process Redesign

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Notice Title

SEND Process Redesign

Notice Description

The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service needs some external support to review and improve its finance processes, which have been causing ongoing problems. This work will result in more efficient and effective processes that will reduce the issues of incorrect payments made to suppliers and families. This work needs someone with strong knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities services and how the public sector operates, who can help plan and run the work to improve how these processes function in practice.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-9ff28d46-0d38-4d92-9b57-30cd4accb79a
Publication Source: Contracts Finder
Latest Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30abd901-6121-4660-903f-5870990919d1
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Direct
Procurement Method Details: Direct award
Tender Suitability: SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale: SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
CPV Codes: 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £40,076 Under £100K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 28 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period: 31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Not Specified
Awards Status: Active
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: BRISTOL
Postcode: BS1 5TR
Post Town: Bristol
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3): TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location: TLK South West (England)
Local Authority: Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward: Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency: Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30abd901-6121-4660-903f-5870990919d1
16th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

Notice URLs

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

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