---
title: "Transformation Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056adf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-04"
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# Transformation Project

Buyer: CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056adf

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## Summary

Cherwell District Council is in the planning stage of a Transformation Project aimed at identifying a transformation partner to support its Transformation Programme. This procurement process falls within the services category, specifically focusing on business and management consultancy services. Scheduled market engagement for this tender is set to conclude on 13th August 2025, with the contract period commencing from 3rd November 2025 to 3rd November 2027. The procurement will be facilitated through a Mini Competition under RM6187 Lot 3. Located in the UK, this opportunity invites organisations with relevant experience, particularly those across the central government sector.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services to expand their portfolio by partnering with a public authority at the central government level. Ideal candidates for this contract are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. The project demands expertise in business development and organisation services, thereby paving the way for consultancy firms to showcase their capabilities and assist Cherwell District Council in its strategic objectives. The forthcoming future notice, expected by 4th September 2025, will provide further details on the next steps in the procurement process.

## Notice

Cherwell District Council (CDC) is initiating a market engagement exercise to identify a transformation partner capable of supporting the delivery of its Transformation Programme - This will be conducted via RM6187 Lot 3 Mini Competition

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96541&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045581-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2027 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BANBURY |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX15 4AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote |
| Westminster constituency | Banbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 79996000 - Business organisation services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 10:44 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045581-2025
- 1 Aug 2025 at 08:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045027-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045581-2025
  4th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045027-2025
  1st August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96541&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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