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Transformation Partner

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 May 2026 at 07:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for selecting a "Transformation Partner." The project falls under the business and management consultancy services category, with a focus on strategic programmes and projects. The total contract value is £397,000, and the programme will be conducted in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was awarded to IMPOWER Consulting Ltd, with the contract period slated from 1st June 2026 to 30th November 2026. This procurement follows a tailored method unique to the council's requirements, making it well-suited for single-phase delivery with a council option to proceed to phase two if needed.

This tender provides significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in transformation and strategy implementation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in diagnostic reviews and delivery support would find this contract well-aligned with their capabilities, although the current award is to a larger entity. Companies equipped to deliver in the UK, and particularly those with a focus on public sector consulting in strategic models and service reviews, can find growth opportunities through participating in similar future tenders. Firms that can demonstrate excellent strategic planning and implementation support will be well-positioned to compete for subsequent phases or similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transformation Partner

Notice Description

The council seeks to appoint a single transformation partner through ESPO Consultancy Services 664_25 Lot 10: Strategic Programmes and Projects to deliver a two phase programme: * Phase 1 (Diagnostic) - an independent, evidenced based review of services, operating models and structures, with quantified, prioritised recommendations and a delivery roadmap based review of services, operating models and structures, with quantified, prioritised recommendations and a delivery roadmap * Phase 2 (Delivery support) - this phase is optional and will be subject to Phase 1 acceptance and a council decision to proceed, the partner will support implementation of agreed initiatives. This contract is for phase 1 only. A new notice will be published should the Council wish to proceed to phase 2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c605923c-819f-4675-aab7-bad8069b5565
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1172a18-127c-4f12-92ed-3c8d127cecd9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£397,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£397,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPOWER CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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