Notice Information
Notice Title
Tender for a Consultancy Partner for Engagement with the People of Powys and our Stakeholders
Notice Description
The requirementPowys County Council (the Council) are looking to appoint qualified and experienced consultants to plan for and engage with the People of Powys as part of our Sustainable Powys programme.The case for changeDelivering valued local government services is at the heart of what we do. However nationally, growing financial and workforce pressures are having an impact on the ability of public services to meet the needs of the populations they serve, with costs rising and budgets decreasing there is a widening financial gap that needs to be addressed.With changing times and economic conditions, we need to be pro-active, innovative and forward-thinking in planning how we deliver effective public services in the future.The visionThe Powys Cabinet has set out that by 2027:- Stronger- We will become a county that succeeds together, with communities and people that are well connected socially, and are personally and economically resilient.- Fairer- We will be an open, well-run, Council where peoples' voices are heard and help to shape our work and priorities, with fairer, more equal access to services and opportunities. We will work to tackle poverty and inequality to support people's well-being.- Greener- We want to ensure a greener future for Powys, where our well-being is linked to that of the natural world, and our response to the climate and biodiversity emergencies is at the heart of everything we do.To serve the ambition of Stronger Fairer Greener and to ensure that the Council can continue to live within its resources financially in the long term, we need to transform the Council and the type and volume of services that we can offer.The expectation is that the organisation will be smaller and more efficient, using technology where appropriate to improve service delivery.We will rebalance central-local delivery, providing key central services where costs can be kept lower because they are located where most people live. Locally citizens will be able to shape and develop the services in their areas that mean the most to them and future generations.Some services the Council has traditionally provided will no longer be provided by the Council, these services may either be provided by other organisations (such as private companies, 3rd sector organisations and community groups) or they will simply no longer be available.We will also facilitate communities and individuals to help themselves wherever viable so that we are able to focus on essential service delivery.The approachTo achieve this radical transformation, Powys Cabinet agreed to establish the Sustainable Powys Programme in January 2023.At the centre of the Sustainable Powys programme is the need to work together with communities and partners to recognise the challenges, explore the solutions and to make the changes needed to build a stronger, fairer and greener Council that is financially sustained for future generations.We want to work with citizens and stakeholders to understand what they really value in our services, what is important now and in the future and how we can design future services that are affordable and effective for future generations.Key principlesThis work is guided by the following principles:- We will focus on the big changes and what matters to you, not just modifying services- Making sure we co-design services to meet your needs now and in the future- Addressing the fundamental question of why we do what we do?- Making sure we deliver for everyone in Powys- Being open minded and seeking innovative solutions, using all the expertise available- Using evidence to inform our decisions- A continual process to meet existing and long-term needs sustainablyAdditional reading / guidanceOur Corporate and Strategic Equality Plan sets out the council's vision for the future of Powys and includes the well-being objectives we will focus on to help make our vision a reality.The plan is effective from April 2023 onwards following the local government elections in May 2022. A variety of services and activities are planned to meet our objectives.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=133854 Please see the itt on eTenderwales(WA Ref:133854)
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-kuma6s-133854
- Publication Source
- Sell2Wales
- Latest Notice
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=133854
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
73210000 - Research consultancy services
73220000 - Development consultancy services
73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
79311000 - Survey services
79311100 - Survey design services
79311200 - Survey conduction services
79311300 - Survey analysis services
79342310 - Customer survey services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 18 Aug 20232 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 20 Sep 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Not Specified
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Joe Hayward
- Contact Email
- Not specified
- Contact Phone
- +44 1597826000
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LLANDRINDOD WELLS
- Postcode
- LD1 5LG
- Post Town
- Llandrindod Wells
- Country
- Wales
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLL41 Mid Wales
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Powys
- Electoral Ward
- Llandrindod South
- Westminster Constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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