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Local SEND Reform Plan Support

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2026 at 09:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Local SEND Reform Plan Support" was led by Cornwall Council, based in Truro, United Kingdom. This process falls under the Public Authority - sub-central government category and aimed to support the local council's understanding and reform of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) systems. The procurement focused on services in the industry category of Business Analysis Consultancy. The award was made to Impower Consulting Ltd, accessible for the period from 7th April 2026 to 30th June 2026, with a contract value of £244,000. The procurement reached the award stage, marked by its completion on 4th June 2026.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for consultancies and service providers specialising in business analysis and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in public sector reforms and educational frameworks. SMEs, familiar with the challenges faced by local councils in managing SEND systems, would find this tender highly suitable. The contract's scale suggests it could be an excellent fit for consultancies looking to showcase their ability to drive systemic change and enhance service delivery within the UK public sector. The engagement with Cornwall Council provides a strategic opportunity to contribute to impactful local policies, thereby elevating the supplier's reputation and expanding their portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local SEND Reform Plan Support

Notice Description

Send reform This work will provide the Council with: * A clearer understanding of demand, cost and outcomes across the child's journey. * An understanding of where needs can be seen and met earlier, outcomes improved and demand re-balanced over time to create a sustainable high needs system. * A trajectory model illustrating the range of financial benefits as a result of scaling the outcomes improvements identified and evidenced. * A shared view across partners of the ambition for children and young people with SEND in Cornwall. * An understanding of staff perspectives and the first steps in changing the culture in teams. * A report which clearly sets out the findings of work streams 1-4 (details below), includes a set of opportunities to improve the service, and contains recommendations to help seize these opportunities. * A set of evidence about the impact of the chosen interventions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052658-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£244,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPOWER CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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