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Information Governance Consultancy Lead

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2026 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has awarded a contract for an Information Governance Consultancy Lead to significantly enhance and modernise its organisational data and artificial intelligence capabilities. The procurement process falls under the category of systems and technical consultancy services within the public authority sub-central government sector. This undertaking took place in the region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Taunton. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold, without competition, and the award has been marked as complete on 23rd March 2026, with the contract taking effect from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027.

Business opportunities abound for enterprises specialised in consultancy services within the tech and artificial intelligence sectors. However, the contract's procurement method favoured NHS South Central and West CSU, indicating a preference for established, large-scale suppliers capable of scaling data and technology solutions effectively. Companies with expertise in systems and technical consultancy services may look to future prospects with Somerset Council as they continue to modernise and streamline their operations. This project represents a significant step toward a data-driven strategy, aiding organisations in leveraging valuable insights for decision-making and operational efficiency.

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Notice Title

Information Governance Consultancy Lead

Notice Description

significantly enhance and modernise our organisational data and artificial intelligence capabilities, ensuring we are equipped with the tools, skills, and technical foundations required to operate as a data driven, insight led organisation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067123
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026151-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST CSU

Further Information

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