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SEND Process Redesign

Bristol City Council

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16 Jun 2026 at 14:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SEND Process Redesign" was conducted by Bristol City Council, focusing on the improvement of finance processes in the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service. The procurement falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services, with a CPV code of 79400000. The contract, valued at £65,000, covers services to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. It was awarded following a direct procurement method, specifically a direct award, which concluded on 28th May 2026. The contract period started on 1st June 2026 and ended on 31st July 2026, with the award for the contract published on 16th June 2026. The procurement stage at the time of reporting is the award stage, with Constellia Public Ltd being selected as the supplier.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses with a focus on consultancy services aimed at public sector efficiency improvements, particularly those experienced in managing and redesigning finance processes for services like SEND. It is especially attractive to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with a strong understanding of SEND services. Businesses that can provide expertise in the public sector and offer innovative solutions to streamline operations would find this contract beneficial to help them expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capability in handling complex process improvements. The completion of this project allows businesses to showcase successful public sector project management, potentially leading to further similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

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

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
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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bristol City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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