Tender

Digital Transformation Consultant

ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP

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30 Jun 2025 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

Anchor Hanover Group, a sub-central public authority in Bradford, United Kingdom, invites tenders for a Digital Transformation Consultant to lead its transformation programme over the initial 12-month period. The procurement focuses on Information Technology services and falls under the services category, following a Competitive Flexible Procedure instead of the Open Procedure. The tender documentation for registration on the eProcurement platform will be available on 14 July 2025. The transformation programme will prioritise the alignment across data, technology, and change teams, with a significant strategic roadmap and planning component. The final date for submitting tenders is 1 August 2025, with the award period concluding on 30 October 2025. The contract is due to start on 1 December 2025 and end by 30 November 2026, with an option for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for organisations experienced in digital transformation within social housing and care environments. Suitable businesses include those with a proven track record in delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365-based solutions integrated with existing systems, especially targeting compliance and CRM solutions. This opening is particularly advantageous for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their footprint in enterprise architecture governance and data-driven transformation. The ability to lead programme planning and manage interdependencies across various platforms, alongside strong stakeholder engagement skills, will be crucial for competing in this procurement process. With a substantial contract value, this tender provides a strategic opportunity for growth within the IT services sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Transformation Consultant

Notice Description

Core Responsibilities: Programme Leadership: - Lead the overall transformation programme for the initial 12 months. - Drive alignment and prioritisation across Data, Technology, and Change teams. - Maintain executive engagement and ensure regular, effective communication with the Executive Team and support reporting to Board. Enterprise Architecture Governance: - Provide architectural oversight and chair governance forums when required. Solution Implementation: - Work with Anchor's preferred Microsoft Dynamics 365 vendor. - Specific deliverables tbc but include compliance solution, CRM, case management - Lead the design and delivery of a property hierarchy and golden customer record with the data and business teams. Strategic Road mapping and Planning: - Coordinate development of ongoing technology delivery roadmap. - Develop and maintain an interdependency and resource plan. Required Skills and Experience * Extensive experience in leading large-scale, multi-year digital transformation programmes in regulated social housing and care environments * Proven delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365-based CRM and compliance solutions integrated with existing housing management solutions * Deep knowledge and experience of housing and care technology solutions * Deep understanding of enterprise architecture governance, including leading appropriate governance forums * Strong programme planning and interdependency management across HR, finance, housing, and customer platforms * Demonstrated ability to operate independently at senior leadership level, engaging executives and resolving complex programme issues * Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 year initial period with x1 12 month extension (optional. If mutually agreed)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055598
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037327-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
allen.norman@anchor.org.uk
Contact Phone
07483945952

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 2ST
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

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