Tender

Strategic Commissioning Diagnostic Review

SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Slough Borough Council is seeking a Consulting partner for a Strategic Commissioning Diagnostic Review. This tender aims at improving governance, financial sustainability, and service efficiency to deliver better outcomes for residents. The deadline for tender submission is 12 noon on 4th January 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a contract period from 1st March 2023 to 16th April 2023.

This opportunity presents a chance for consulting firms specialised in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and research and development services to engage with Slough Borough Council. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this tender. Interested businesses should register via the In-Tend website to access tender documents and participate in this procurement process for potential business growth.

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Notice Title

Strategic Commissioning Diagnostic Review

Notice Description

This tender is to appoint a Consulting partner to conduct a Diagnostic for strategic review of commissioning within Slough Borough Council. The strategic commissioning review will enable Slough Borough Council to meet the following directions, a. To create better governance and assurance. b. To become more financially sustainable. c. To develop greater efficiencies and transform current service provision to deliver better outcomes for Slough residents. d. To improve our ability to make evidence-based decisions. A benchmarking and best practice review should be undertaken to define what the range of opportunities are for change, improvement and to deliver the best value for taxpayers' money. However, some more defined considerations that Slough Borough Council is considering includes defining and discovery of the difficulties, problems, and the opportunities and what the benefits and risks are Additional information: The Council's full requirements and details of how to tender for this opportunity are available by clicking the Express Interest button. The deadline for tender submission is 12 noon on 4th january 2023 How to obtain the Tender Documents Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current. The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs, namely 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details'. Continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'. Further Guidance In addition, guidance on how to participate in a tender, download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge) can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive email alerts and notifications from our system, please add the email domain '@in-tendorganiser.co.uk' to your Safe Senders list. The Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement process at any point. The Council is not liable for any costs resulting from any cancellation of this procurement process or for any other costs incurred by those participating. The Bidder shall be expected to agree to Terms and Conditions prior to commencement of services. If the Council wishes to accept your quotation, you will be contacted by the named Officer and a Purchase Order will be issued. The Purchase Order number must be quoted on all subsequent correspondence, including order acknowledgements, delivery notes and invoices. If you are not an existing supplier to the Council, you will be asked to complete a new supplier form prior to being issued a Purchase Order, so that you can be set-up on our database. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b930de5-c4e1-42f5-a99f-90a1c8741254
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/044421cb-177e-4306-8e21-c77027ee80e0
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 16 Apr 2023 1-6 months
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
SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Archie Seth (SBC)
Contact Email
archie.seth@slough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01753875216

Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
SL1 3UF
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Chalvey
Westminster Constituency
Slough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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