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title: "Local SEND Reform Plan Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad2c"
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# Local SEND Reform Plan Support

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad2c

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052658-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £244,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPOWER CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 09:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052658-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052658-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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