---
title: "SEND funding allocation Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e1e4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-11"
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# SEND funding allocation Software

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e1e4

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council for the provision of a cloud-based software solution to allocate SEND top-up funding within Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The project, titled "SEND funding allocation Software," falls under the services category, specifically software supply services. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. Located in the region UKK24, the contract was awarded on 11th August 2026 to Imosphere Ltd, with a contract value of £88,450. The procurement tag indicates the stage as both award and contract, highlighting completion of the tender process.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in software solutions for public sector clients, especially those adept in providing tools for educational and healthcare financial allocations. The competitive edge was secured by Imosphere Ltd, an SME, due to the technical uniqueness of the solution offered, underscoring opportunities for niche providers to cater to specific public sector needs. Companies with expertise in developing cloud-based educational or financial planning software, and those familiar with the Crown Commercial Service framework, may find similar opportunities rewarding.

## Notice

A cloud-based Software solution to support the Local Authority in allocating SEND top-up funding based on children and young people's identified needs within an EHCP.

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 Cloud Software. Following a review of available market solutions, BCP Council concluded that Imosphere Ltd was the only economic operator capable of providing an off-the-shelf software solution that met the Council's technical and functional requirements for the structured analysis of needs contained within Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), automated SEND funding banding and SEND top-up funding allocation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076457-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £88,450 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMOSPHERE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2026 at 19:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076457-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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