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Transformation Partner for Children and Families Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process to appoint Newton Consulting Limited as the Transformation Partner for its Children and Families Services. This contract, valued at £9,500,000, falls under the category of business and management consultancy services. It aims to deliver savings and improvement programmes in the West Midlands. The procurement process was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3), Lot 3. The contracting period is set between 1st November 2024 and 31st October 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in complex transformation projects, particularly those with experience in public sector work and child and family services. Large consultancy firms with the capacity to manage comprehensive change programmes will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. Although the contract value is substantial, the procurement was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, indicating the necessity for larger organisational infrastructure and resources.

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Notice Title

Transformation Partner for Children and Families Services

Notice Description

To award a call off contract via the Crown Commercial Services RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) - Lot 3 Complex and Transformation to appoint a Transformation Partner to support the delivery of savings and improvement programmes for Children and Families Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b665b08-7750-4c43-8a19-90b76cebfd12
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWTON CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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