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Diagnostic Review of Adult Social Care Services, Transformation and Savings

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Jul 2026 at 14:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 May 2026 at 12:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of specialist consultancy support to deliver an Adult Social Care diagnostic review and transformation roadmap. This open procurement process, with a gross value of £150,000, is active from 9th July 2026 and will close on 3rd August 2026, with submissions to be made through the Delta eSourcing portal. The project, located in Shrewsbury within the West Midlands region (UKG22), falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The contract is set to begin on 1st September 2026 and end on 24th November 2026. During the planning phase, Shropshire Council seeks a provider to partner with in reviewing and prioritising transformation activities within adult social care services, focusing on improving outcomes, securing better value for money, and delivering sustainable savings. The initial planning highlighted a substantial financial envelope of £250,000, indicating a robust commitment to the review process.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in social care service transformation and cost optimisation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to compete, provided they have expertise in data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and delivering comprehensive service improvement plans. The successful bidder will have the chance to work closely with the council, providing critical insight and developing a detailed three-year transformation plan, which includes identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements. Given the criteria of a 70% emphasis on quality and a 30% on price, firms that can demonstrate a methodology for rigorous and evidence-based analysis are likely to stand out, fostering business growth through high-profile public sector engagement and establishing a substantial case study in transformational consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Diagnostic Review of Adult Social Care Services, Transformation and Savings

Notice Description

Shropshire Council is inviting tenders for the provision of specialist consultancy support to deliver an Adult Social Care (ASC) diagnostic review and transformation roadmap. The Council is not seeking a provider to implement or support delivery of the transformation plan; implementation will remain the responsibility of the Council following completion of this contract. The Council must be left with a clear, practical and sufficiently detailed plan that can be picked up and delivered by internal staff without further supplier dependency. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Shrewsbury:-Business-and-management-consultancy-services./P334F824J7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/P334F824J7

Planning Information

Engagement deadline •Clarification questions: by Friday 29 May 2026 •Response deadline: Monday 8 June 2026 Engagement process description Organisations are invited to review the initial specification provided by the Council and complete the preliminary engagement questionnaire also provided by the Council, by COP 8th June. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UA93PJD7GJ If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a146
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064817-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
8 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 24 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 8HQ
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG22 Shropshire
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Porthill
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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