--- title: "Digital Transformation Partnership Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e777" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e777" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e777.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e777.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "General Dental Council" published: "2026-08-19" --- # Digital Transformation Partnership Engagement Buyer: General Dental Council Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e777 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e777) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e777.json) ## Summary The General Dental Council is procuring a specialist digital transformation partner to support organisational and service change across its operations in the United Kingdom. The work covers identifying and assessing digital transformation opportunities; developing requirements for digital capability, culture and the operating model; and reviewing, refining and gap-testing the draft Digital and IT Sub-Strategy. The wider transformation agenda includes digital capability, service design, user-centred design, digital maturity, technology modernisation, cloud migration, Microsoft Copilot governance, a digital academy, omni-channel services and vulnerability remediation. This is a professional services requirement spanning technology strategy, systems consultancy, information technology requirements review, project management consultancy and business development consultancy. The partner will help prioritise opportunities, strengthen internal capability and improve internal and external user experience for the UK healthcare regulator. The procurement has reached tender: the GDC invited full offers from suppliers that passed the preliminary selection stage, using a multi-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure. Enquiries closed on 4 September 2026 at 11:00, and expressions of interest were due by 14 September 2026 at 11:00. The single contract is planned for 1 February to 31 May 2027. Its estimated value is £200,000 excluding VAT, or £240,000 including VAT. Electronic submission is allowed in English. Evaluation comprises 65% quality, 30% fixed price and 5% rate card. Economic and technical selection requirements are detailed in the PSQ. Written tenders may be followed by presentations and clarifications for suppliers within 10 marks of the highest score, with award to the Most Advantageous Tender. Award is scheduled for 18 January 2027. This opportunity suits digital transformation consultancies, technology strategy advisers and systems or project management specialists able to work with a public-sector healthcare regulator. Relevant suppliers should be able to assess complex transformation opportunities, establish priorities, shape digital capability and operating-model requirements, and review technology strategies through structured gap analysis. The requirement favours teams that can combine strategic advice with practical understanding of cloud migration, technology modernisation, digital services, user-centred design, omni-channel delivery, Microsoft Copilot governance and cyber vulnerability remediation. Suppliers will need the legal, financial, technical and organisational standing required at the preliminary selection stage, together with the capacity to deliver specialist recommendations and build internal capability. Presentation skills are important: shortlisted bidders must explain complex recommendations clearly in a scenario-based case and answer evaluation-panel questions. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as suitable participants. ## Notice 1.The GDC is inviting Tenders for a Digital Transformation Partnership Engagement 2.This procurement is being run as a multi-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the GDC's obligations under the Procurement Act 2023. Only suitably qualified bidders from the stage I (PSQ /Participation stage) will be invited to submit a full tender for this opportunity. 3.The GDC anticipates that it will be undergoing significant organisational and service change and transformation in the next 3-5 years. 4.Digital capability, service design, user centred design, digital maturity and technology modernisation are anticipated to be central to improving service efficiency and effectiveness, building resilience, and improving both external and internal user experiences. 5.The new GDC Corporate Strategy 2026-2028 and the forthcoming Digital and IT Sub-Strategy begins the GDC's transformation, with a specific strategic objective seeking to maximise the effectiveness of our people, our culture and our systems. 6.The GDC has made several commitments in the digital and IT space including considering an IT Target Operating Model, cloud migration strategy and roadmaps, the introduction of Microsoft Co-Pilot and related governance frameworks, a digital academy, review of our omni channels both internally and externally, and vulnerability remediation. Alongside the delivery of ongoing programmes and projects as part of our business plan(s). 7.The GDC anticipates that a unified digital transformation approach will empower our people, modernise our systems, and enhance our service effectiveness, ensuring that we are a trusted and effective healthcare regulator. 8.The Authority seeks a specialist supplier to support the GDC in assessing, designing, and prioritising transformation opportunities while strengthening internal capability and validating our draft Digital and IT Sub-Strategy. 9.Part of the scope of the work will focus on three core workstreams: - Identification and assessment of digital transformation opportunities Development of digital capability culture and operational model requirements Review, refinement and gap analysis of the draft Digital and IT Sub-Strategy For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Information-systems-or-technology-strategic-review-and-planning-services./98BBH53K54 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/98BBH53K54 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078934-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | General Dental Council | | Locality | LONDON | | Postcode area | West London | | Postcode | W1G 8DQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Marylebone | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services - 72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services - 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services - 72246000 - Systems consultancy services - 72266000 - Software consultancy services - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Aug 2026 at 12:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078934-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078934-2026 19th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/98BBH53K54 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Information-systems-or-technology-strategic-review-and-planning-services./98BBH53K54 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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