---
title: "Open Tender for a Transformation Partner Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055640"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
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# Open Tender for a Transformation Partner Consultancy

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055640

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## Summary

Somerset Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a Transformation Partner Consultancy, utilising an open procedure to enhance its ongoing transformation initiatives. The contract was awarded to NEWTON CONSULTING LIMITED, a large supplier based in Kingston Bagpuize, UKJ14 region, with an objective to streamline council processes, reduce costs, increase revenue, and develop a cultural development programme. The procurement, classified under business and management consultancy services (CPV code: 79400000), was carried out through an open tender process, with a contract starting from 14 October 2025 and running until 13 October 2030, including renewal options. The total gross value of the contract is £24,000,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in management and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in delivering public sector transformation projects. Companies looking to grow in the consultancy sector could greatly benefit from engaging in similar tenders, as there remains a strong demand for skills in efficiency improvement and innovative cost-reduction strategies within the public sector. Businesses, especially SMEs, with a proven track record in managing large-scale change initiatives, will find such opportunities invaluable for expanding their portfolio and enhancing sector presence.

## Notice

Somerset Council is seeking to acquire the services of a Transformation Partner Consultancy to assist the Council to provide 1) Assurance and Review of our existing transformation initiatives 2) Identification of further Opportunities to streamline processes, systems, reduce costs, increase revenue, reduce demand, identify alternative efficient ways of working etc. and potentially implement such changes on approval of a individual business cases 3) the development of a Cultural Development Programme and implementation of such a programme across the Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067528-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2025 - 13 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000,000 |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £20,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 13:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067528-2025
- 8 Sep 2025 at 14:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054746-2025
- 30 Jun 2025 at 15:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036232-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067528-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054746-2025
  8th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036232-2025
  30th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal
  ERFX1002157
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6516
  redacted final contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mmcgconsulting.co.uk
- http://www.newtonimpact.com
- http://www.teneo.com
- https://linea.net
- https://rainmaker.solutions
- https://www.adaptovate.com/
- https://www.berkeleypartnership.com/
- https://www.ey.com/en_uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ve3.global

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