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title: "SEND Process Redesign"
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# SEND Process Redesign

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ff28d46-0d38-4d92-9b57-30cd4accb79a

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30abd901-6121-4660-903f-5870990919d1 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,076 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSTELLIA PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30abd901-6121-4660-903f-5870990919d1

## 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/

## Provenance

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