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Digital Transformation Partnership Engagement

General Dental Council

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19 Aug 2026 at 12:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Dental Council is procuring a specialist digital transformation partner to support organisational and service change across its operations in the United Kingdom. The work covers identifying and assessing digital transformation opportunities; developing requirements for digital capability, culture and the operating model; and reviewing, refining and gap-testing the draft Digital and IT Sub-Strategy. The wider transformation agenda includes digital capability, service design, user-centred design, digital maturity, technology modernisation, cloud migration, Microsoft Copilot governance, a digital academy, omni-channel services and vulnerability remediation. This is a professional services requirement spanning technology strategy, systems consultancy, information technology requirements review, project management consultancy and business development consultancy. The partner will help prioritise opportunities, strengthen internal capability and improve internal and external user experience for the UK healthcare regulator.

The procurement has reached tender: the GDC invited full offers from suppliers that passed the preliminary selection stage, using a multi-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure. Enquiries closed on 4 September 2026 at 11:00, and expressions of interest were due by 14 September 2026 at 11:00. The single contract is planned for 1 February to 31 May 2027. Its estimated value is £200,000 excluding VAT, or £240,000 including VAT. Electronic submission is allowed in English. Evaluation comprises 65% quality, 30% fixed price and 5% rate card. Economic and technical selection requirements are detailed in the PSQ. Written tenders may be followed by presentations and clarifications for suppliers within 10 marks of the highest score, with award to the Most Advantageous Tender. Award is scheduled for 18 January 2027.

This opportunity suits digital transformation consultancies, technology strategy advisers and systems or project management specialists able to work with a public-sector healthcare regulator. Relevant suppliers should be able to assess complex transformation opportunities, establish priorities, shape digital capability and operating-model requirements, and review technology strategies through structured gap analysis. The requirement favours teams that can combine strategic advice with practical understanding of cloud migration, technology modernisation, digital services, user-centred design, omni-channel delivery, Microsoft Copilot governance and cyber vulnerability remediation. Suppliers will need the legal, financial, technical and organisational standing required at the preliminary selection stage, together with the capacity to deliver specialist recommendations and build internal capability. Presentation skills are important: shortlisted bidders must explain complex recommendations clearly in a scenario-based case and answer evaluation-panel questions. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as suitable participants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Transformation Partnership Engagement

Notice Description

1.The GDC is inviting Tenders for a Digital Transformation Partnership Engagement 2.This procurement is being run as a multi-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the GDC's obligations under the Procurement Act 2023. Only suitably qualified bidders from the stage I (PSQ /Participation stage) will be invited to submit a full tender for this opportunity. 3.The GDC anticipates that it will be undergoing significant organisational and service change and transformation in the next 3-5 years. 4.Digital capability, service design, user centred design, digital maturity and technology modernisation are anticipated to be central to improving service efficiency and effectiveness, building resilience, and improving both external and internal user experiences. 5.The new GDC Corporate Strategy 2026-2028 and the forthcoming Digital and IT Sub-Strategy begins the GDC's transformation, with a specific strategic objective seeking to maximise the effectiveness of our people, our culture and our systems. 6.The GDC has made several commitments in the digital and IT space including considering an IT Target Operating Model, cloud migration strategy and roadmaps, the introduction of Microsoft Co-Pilot and related governance frameworks, a digital academy, review of our omni channels both internally and externally, and vulnerability remediation. Alongside the delivery of ongoing programmes and projects as part of our business plan(s). 7.The GDC anticipates that a unified digital transformation approach will empower our people, modernise our systems, and enhance our service effectiveness, ensuring that we are a trusted and effective healthcare regulator. 8.The Authority seeks a specialist supplier to support the GDC in assessing, designing, and prioritising transformation opportunities while strengthening internal capability and validating our draft Digital and IT Sub-Strategy. 9.Part of the scope of the work will focus on three core workstreams: - Identification and assessment of digital transformation opportunities Development of digital capability culture and operational model requirements Review, refinement and gap analysis of the draft Digital and IT Sub-Strategy For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Information-systems-or-technology-strategic-review-and-planning-services./98BBH53K54 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/98BBH53K54

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e777
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078934-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 May 2027 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
General Dental Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1G 8DQ
Postcode Area
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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