--- title: "Discovery for Inspector Workforce Planning and Scheduling - early engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1b9f1715-83d1-4c06-af5b-d5e42acd19ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b9f1715-83d1-4c06-af5b-d5e42acd19ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b9f1715-83d1-4c06-af5b-d5e42acd19ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b9f1715-83d1-4c06-af5b-d5e42acd19ca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE" published: "2017-09-07" --- # Discovery for Inspector Workforce Planning and Scheduling - early engagement Buyer: THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b9f1715-83d1-4c06-af5b-d5e42acd19ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b9f1715-83d1-4c06-af5b-d5e42acd19ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b9f1715-83d1-4c06-af5b-d5e42acd19ca.json) ## Summary The Planning Inspectorate is in the planning stage of a tender titled "Discovery for Inspector Workforce Planning and Scheduling - early engagement." This procurement process focuses on engaging partners to deliver a Discovery phase that will facilitate change management for their Inspector Workforce Planning and Scheduling project, which is central to their Transformation Programme. The engagement end date is set for 23 February 2018, and a supplier engagement session is scheduled to take place in central Bristol on 27 June 2017. Interested suppliers must register by 25 June 2017. The industry category pertains to software packages and information systems, with a specific emphasis on IT services, including consulting and software development. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those registered on the Digital Outcomes and Solutions framework. Businesses specialising in software development, consulting, and technology solutions aimed at process improvement and change management would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The supplier engagement event will provide valuable insights into the project and enable potential partners to discuss their capabilities directly with the procurement team, thereby fostering business growth in a competitive landscape. ## Notice The Planning Inspectorate is seeking to procure a partner to carry out a Discovery phase and deliver change management for its Inspector Workforce Planning and Scheduling project, following GDS principles. A supplier engagement session will take place in central Bristol from 11am on 27 June 2017. Those wishing to attend must email daisy.symes@pins.gsi.gov.uk by 25 June 2017. The Inspector Workforce Planning and Scheduling Project is central to the Inspectorate's Transformation Programme and will deliver people, process and technology change, fundamentally changing the way we work. We are seeking to engage with the market in advance of the formal tender process. This initial conversation with the market will allow us to finalise our specification which reflects our ambition and will best enable us to deliver successful outcomes. This contract opportunity and event is for suppliers who are registered on the Digital Outcomes and Solutions framework. The session will be a great opportunity to hear more about our project and discuss with those leading on its procurement and delivery. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63cc29ac-d9f3-4914-8661-30f12a8f457f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 6PN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill | | Westminster constituency | Bristol East | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 7 Sep 2017 at 10:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63cc29ac-d9f3-4914-8661-30f12a8f457f - 7 Sep 2017 at 09:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63cc29ac-d9f3-4914-8661-30f12a8f457f - 28 Jun 2017 at 16:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63cc29ac-d9f3-4914-8661-30f12a8f457f - 20 Jun 2017 at 15:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63cc29ac-d9f3-4914-8661-30f12a8f457f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63cc29ac-d9f3-4914-8661-30f12a8f457f 7th September 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e182454e-b453-47ea-9ca7-73831e734008 Invitation to supplier event - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28c3680e-4706-4c2a-9f31-4e3a4190f604 Slide Pack from Supplier Day - 27 June 2017 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a8abd53-f9d8-41b9-bb05-e1d87feba5e2 Supplier Event Q&A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2922a87d-77ed-434b-b50c-9cb82a478dd1 Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (Lots 1&2) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc96118a-01ca-4e8e-bd12-c3c3d4a9af53 Contract Award letter ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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