Planning

Future Ready Programme: Strategic Partner for Transformation

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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23 Feb 2026 at 10:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 12:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is initiating a procurement process under its "Future Ready Programme: Strategic Partner for Transformation". This programme belongs to the services category, specifically involving project management and business consultancy services, and aims to transform and modernise the organisation, following nearly 1,000 years of history. Currently in the planning stage, the City of London is conducting Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to gather insights from potential suppliers. Interested parties must submit PME Questionnaires by 11th March 2026 via the City's Sourcing Portal. The subsequent stages will be shaped by the insights received, with procurement activities planned to advance post-April 2026 and the contract period expected to commence in August 2026 and extend up to 2029, with potential renewals. The procurement budget is approximately £2 million, offering a substantial opportunity for the right strategic partner.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those adept in project management, business and management consultancy, and public relations consultancy. It is especially suitable for SMEs looking to offer their innovative solutions and insights to help the City Corporation achieve financial sustainability, digital readiness, and continuous improvement. Participating in the PME could lead to lucrative contracts and substantial business growth for those who can demonstrate their capability to enhance operational efficiency and staff experience, whilst respecting the organisation’s historical context and collaborating beyond traditional boundaries. The procurement is structured to attract businesses that can deliver robust and creative transformational strategies, providing considerable potential for long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Ready Programme: Strategic Partner for Transformation

Notice Description

We are seeking to understand the art of the possible by drawing on market insight, innovation and experience to inform future options, rather than defining fixed solutions or deliverables at this stage. Transformation ambition Our ambition is to establish a future ready organisation that is: Financially sustainable and outcome focused Digital and data enabled by design Able to collaborate across traditional boundaries Equipped with the skills, tools and culture needed to continuously improve Successful transformation will focus on value creation (improving service outcomes, operational efficiency and staff experience) while maintaining the City Corporation's distinctive strengths and responsibilities. This organisation carries nearly 1,000 years of history. Our transformation approach must honour that heritage while confidently shaping the organisation for the future.

Planning Information

The City of London Corporation is conducting Preliminary Market Engagement in advance of a potential future procurement for Future Ready Programme: Strategic Partner for Transformation. Interested suppliers are invited to complete a PME Questionnaire, which is available via the City of London Corporation Sourcing Portal. lPortal ink: https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/cityoflondon/web/login.jst?_ncp=1740053248207.1520390-1 How to Participate: Suppliers must log in to the City of London Corporation Sourcing Portal to access and submit the PME Questionnaire. All responses must be submitted through the portal only. Project can be searched prj_977 - Future Ready Programme, and the Questionnaire can be searched under PQQ (PQQ_55). Key Dates: Deadline for submission of PME Questionnaires: 11th March 2026 No late submissions will be accepted. Purpose of the PME: The PME aims to gather supplier insight to help shape the scope, delivery model, commercial approach, and future procurement strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065708
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015960-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2029 3-4 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
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
onika.syeda@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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