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Transformational Project Management

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 10:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Transformational Project Management" contract, aimed at implementing a Portfolio, Programme, and Project (P3) management method. This initiative is part of a broader transformational change within the council. The contract, under the industry category of IT services, was awarded to DELT SHARED SERVICES LIMITED and spans from 26th March 2026 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method employed was direct, below the threshold, without competition, highlighting the council's streamlined approach to selecting a trusted partner for this important project.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, specifically those specialising in consulting, software development, and support. SMEs like DELT SHARED SERVICES LIMITED who have the capability to implement comprehensive project management frameworks would be highly suitable for such contracts. In this case, businesses located in regions similar to Plymouth, with a progressive outlook on enhancing public sector operations through IT consultancy and strategic project management, can benefit greatly from engaging in similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transformational Project Management

Notice Description

Plymouth City Council is undertaking a transformational change initiative and requires a contractor to provide services for the implementation of a Portfolio, Programme, and Project (P3) management method. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, establishing a process for portfolio opportunity selection, documenting a P3 management method and governance framework, and providing training materials.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027770-2026
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELT SHARED SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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