--- title: "CE-162-24 - Transformation Partner" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000777479" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777479" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000777479.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000777479.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-09" --- # CE-162-24 - Transformation Partner Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000777479 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777479) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000777479.json) ## Summary South Ayrshire Council, a regional authority based in Ayr, is in the planning stage of procuring a transformation partner for its 'Shaping Our Future Council' initiative. This tender, classified under general public services, aims to engage a professional services provider to implement the Council’s transformation priorities, focusing on workforce, technology, assets, and delivery model changes. The procurement process, initiated on 9th September 2024, includes the publication of a prior information notice with a future contract notice expected around 4th November 2024. This procurement is slated for services within the UKM94 region, addressing the main category of services under the CPV code 79411100. This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses experienced in public sector transformation projects. Firms equipped with expertise in financial, property, and risk advisory services, particularly those with a strong track record in public sector partnerships, are well-suited for this contract. The initiative seeks partners who can work swiftly and efficiently to deliver tangible, cashable benefits that ensure the Council's long-term sustainability. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain public sector credibility, and potentially explore flexible payment models with the Council. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest promptly as indicated in the prior information notice. ## Notice Please note, the estimated date of publication of the contract notice is subject to change. ### Lot Information Lot 1 South Ayrshire Council wish to engage a professional services provider to deliver aspects of its 'Shaping Our Future Council' transformation portfolio. In March 2024, the Council agreed four key areas for transformation which shape the Councils priorities for change over the next three years: - Our Workforce; - Our Technology; - Our Assets; and - Our Delivery Model It is the Council's intention to work with a partner at pace, to deliver specific projects that will realise cashable benefits and help ensure the long-term sustainability of the Council. The Council is particularly interested in hearing from providers with experience in developing public sector partnerships and a track record in supporting large scale transformation programmes to deliver tangible outcomes. Due to the nature of this work, it is preferred that interested parties meet the appropriate requirements to deliver financial, property and risk advice. The Council is also interested in exploring payment model options. The Council would ask any potential partners to respond to this Prior Information Notice and register their interest as soon as possible. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513809 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYR | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA7 1DR | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire | | Local authority | South Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Ayr West | | Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock | | Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 9 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513809 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP513809&idx=1 11th September 2024 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP513809&idx=2 11th September 2024 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513809 CE-162-24 - Transformation Partner - Please note, the estimated date of publication of the contract notice is subject to change. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=777479 - http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777479 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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