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title: "ESPO66421 - Transformation Partner"
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# ESPO66421 - Transformation Partner

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47e48702-4a66-465d-a3d1-7f19781f19d6

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for tender ESPO66421 to appoint a Transformation Partner to support the council's ambitious transformation savings projects for a 12-month period. The awarded contract, which was procured through a mini competition via the ESPO664 Consultancy Framework Lot 1, falls under the industry category of "Administration, defence and social security services" and specifically targets administration services and provision of services to the community. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract beginning on 29th July 2024 and concluding on 28th July 2025. The total contract value is £175,905, and the services will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and transformation services to contribute to meaningful societal projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to leverage this procurement for business growth, given the project's focus and requirements. Inner Circle Consulting, an SME, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the council's openness to involving dynamic and innovative smaller businesses. Opportunities like these can help position consultancy firms as key partners in large-scale, transformative public sector initiatives.

## Notice

Mini competition via ESPO664 Consultancy Framework Lot 1 to appoint a Transformation Partner to support Middlesbrough Council with its ambitious transformation savings projects for 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7d93d41-5920-4391-9031-7fd1d7ceead3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Mini competition via ESPO664 Consultancy Framework Lot 1 |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,905 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,905 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 2QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 75100000 - Administration services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 75300000 - Compulsory social security services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7d93d41-5920-4391-9031-7fd1d7ceead3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7d93d41-5920-4391-9031-7fd1d7ceead3
  24th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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