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title: "Transformation Partner"
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buyer: "BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Transformation Partner

Buyer: BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c605923c-819f-4675-aab7-bad8069b5565

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## Summary

Bracknell Forest Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for selecting a "Transformation Partner." The project falls under the business and management consultancy services category, with a focus on strategic programmes and projects. The total contract value is £397,000, and the programme will be conducted in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was awarded to IMPOWER Consulting Ltd, with the contract period slated from 1st June 2026 to 30th November 2026. This procurement follows a tailored method unique to the council's requirements, making it well-suited for single-phase delivery with a council option to proceed to phase two if needed.

This tender provides significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in transformation and strategy implementation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in diagnostic reviews and delivery support would find this contract well-aligned with their capabilities, although the current award is to a larger entity. Companies equipped to deliver in the UK, and particularly those with a focus on public sector consulting in strategic models and service reviews, can find growth opportunities through participating in similar future tenders. Firms that can demonstrate excellent strategic planning and implementation support will be well-positioned to compete for subsequent phases or similar opportunities.

## Notice

The council seeks to appoint a single transformation partner through ESPO Consultancy Services 664_25 Lot 10: Strategic Programmes and Projects to deliver a two phase programme: * Phase 1 (Diagnostic) - an independent, evidenced based review of services, operating models and structures, with quantified, prioritised recommendations and a delivery roadmap based review of services, operating models and structures, with quantified, prioritised recommendations and a delivery roadmap * Phase 2 (Delivery support) - this phase is optional and will be subject to Phase 1 acceptance and a council decision to proceed, the partner will support implementation of agreed initiatives. This contract is for phase 1 only. A new notice will be published should the Council wish to proceed to phase 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1172a18-127c-4f12-92ed-3c8d127cecd9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £397,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £397,000 |
| 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 | BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 1JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPOWER CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 07:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1172a18-127c-4f12-92ed-3c8d127cecd9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1172a18-127c-4f12-92ed-3c8d127cecd9
  12th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk

## Provenance

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