Tender

Open Tender for a Transformation Partner Consultancy

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2025 at 15:04

Tender

30 Jun 2025 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is conducting an open procurement process for a Transformation Partner Consultancy, under the industry category of Business Services. The focus is to provide assurance and review existing transformation initiatives, identify opportunities for streamlining, and develop a cultural development programme. The procurement follows an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period ending on 30th July 2025. The contract, valued at £20,000,000, is set to commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2032. The project location includes Somerset, UK, and various international regions, and is currently in the tender amendment stage as of 2nd July 2025.

This tender is a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in delivering transformational change programmes within the public sector. Organisations with expertise in consulting, project management, and cultural change initiatives will find this project well-suited to their capabilities, offering a substantial contract value and long-term engagement with a prominent council. With an open procurement method, it allows diverse business entries into the public sector, potentially leading to expansion and increased visibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

Open Tender for a Transformation Partner Consultancy

Notice Description

Somerset Council is seeking to acquire the services of a Transformation Partner Consultancy to assist the Council to provide 1) Assurance and Review of our existing transformation initiatives 2) Identification of further Opportunities to streamline processes, systems, reduce costs, increase revenue, reduce demand, identify alternative efficient ways of working etc. and potentially implement such changes on approval of a individual business cases 3) the development of a Cultural Development Programme and implementation of such a programme across the Council The Council is keen to receive bids from suitable suppliers with experience of delivering successful dynamic transformational change programmes in the public sector Additional information: The project is live on the ProActis portal, ref is: ERFX1002157 Proactis - Supplier Network https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d9c8bc9-3242-4c86-af58-890033462fde
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d284949-e1a2-4fe1-abe0-9d0f183102ca
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

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