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title: "Information Governance Consultancy Lead"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067123"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# Information Governance Consultancy Lead

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067123

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## Summary

Somerset Council has awarded a contract for an Information Governance Consultancy Lead to significantly enhance and modernise its organisational data and artificial intelligence capabilities. The procurement process falls under the category of systems and technical consultancy services within the public authority sub-central government sector. This undertaking took place in the region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Taunton. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold, without competition, and the award has been marked as complete on 23rd March 2026, with the contract taking effect from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027.

Business opportunities abound for enterprises specialised in consultancy services within the tech and artificial intelligence sectors. However, the contract's procurement method favoured NHS South Central and West CSU, indicating a preference for established, large-scale suppliers capable of scaling data and technology solutions effectively. Companies with expertise in systems and technical consultancy services may look to future prospects with Somerset Council as they continue to modernise and streamline their operations. This project represents a significant step toward a data-driven strategy, aiding organisations in leveraging valuable insights for decision-making and operational efficiency.

## Notice

significantly enhance and modernise our organisational data and artificial intelligence capabilities, ensuring we are equipped with the tools, skills, and technical foundations required to operate as a data driven, insight led organisation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026151-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,500 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NHS SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST CSU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 11:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026151-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026151-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/
- https://www.somerset.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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