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BHCC DH Digital Transformation Programme Consultancy 26/27

BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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13 May 2026 at 13:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Brighton & Hove City Council has completed its procurement process for the "BHCC DH Digital Transformation Programme Consultancy 26/27". This project focuses on IT services within South East England, aiming to enhance data management and digitalisation capabilities of the council. This contract, with a value of £900,123.68, was awarded on 31st March 2026, and the contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, and was at the award stage on the latest update.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the IT consultancy industry, particularly those that can deliver comprehensive digital transformation services. Large-scale IT service providers who specialise in integrating disparate sources of customer data into cohesive, secure, and efficient systems would find this contract well-aligned with their expertise. The focus on improving digital service offerings positions businesses to not only contribute to public sector improvement but also to position themselves as leaders in digital innovation and transformation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BHCC DH Digital Transformation Programme Consultancy 26/27

Notice Description

Currently, customer information exists in multiple unconnected sources to differing levels of data quality. This results in a reduced holistic view of our customers, impairing their ability to provide efficient services and a good customer experience. It also gives a reduced ability to use analytics to determine how best to target services. By undergoing this Digital Program, Brighton and Hove City Council's high-level objectives are to achieve the following: - Services to be available online where possible and are easy to find. - Council information systems to be joined up appropriately to make it easier for customers. - The data and knowledge that the council collects will be used to understand and improve services for customers. The high-level outputs of the provider are: - Assist with rationalised, consistent, and customer focussed provision of searchable information via the website - Assist with improved, secure, logical and rationalised transaction services - Assist with simplified customer journeys - Assist with the capture of consistent, accurate information - Assist with the centralised and consistent management of transactions and corporate visibility of individual customer contact - Assist with creating centralised databases of customers, property and organisations - Assist with service configurable views of customer transactions and data - Assist with modular digital solutions that can scale across the organisation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdde0899-b0d9-4bef-8905-267fbf0e043f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,123 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,123 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED TALENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED (TRADING AS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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