Planning

Transformation Project

CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

04 Aug 2025 at 10:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Aug 2025 at 08:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cherwell District Council is in the planning stage of a Transformation Project aimed at identifying a transformation partner to support its Transformation Programme. This procurement process falls within the services category, specifically focusing on business and management consultancy services. Scheduled market engagement for this tender is set to conclude on 13th August 2025, with the contract period commencing from 3rd November 2025 to 3rd November 2027. The procurement will be facilitated through a Mini Competition under RM6187 Lot 3. Located in the UK, this opportunity invites organisations with relevant experience, particularly those across the central government sector.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services to expand their portfolio by partnering with a public authority at the central government level. Ideal candidates for this contract are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. The project demands expertise in business development and organisation services, thereby paving the way for consultancy firms to showcase their capabilities and assist Cherwell District Council in its strategic objectives. The forthcoming future notice, expected by 4th September 2025, will provide further details on the next steps in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transformation Project

Notice Description

Cherwell District Council (CDC) is initiating a market engagement exercise to identify a transformation partner capable of supporting the delivery of its Transformation Programme - This will be conducted via RM6187 Lot 3 Mini Competition

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96541&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056adf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045581-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

79996000 - Business organisation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Wain
Contact Email
christopher.wain@cherwell-dc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 12952211592

Buyer Location

Locality
BANBURY
Postcode
OX15 4AA
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
Westminster Constituency
Banbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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