Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Northumberland County Council
County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF
Contact
Ms Lauren Morgan
lauren.morgan@northumberland.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1670622550
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
Buyer's address
http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
BEST Transformation Programme Delivery Partner NCC830B
Reference number
DN667099
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- AA01 - Metal
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Council is preparing to procure a Strategic Delivery Partner that will support the Council’s three year transformation journey "BEST" to make the Council more modern, efficient, and fit for purpose whilst delivering sustainable financial savings. BEST will transform the way services are delivered and how the Council operates to achieve the best outcomes for its customers and residents. The key aims are improved customer experience, enhanced experience for staff and improved efficiency and effectiveness. Highly specialist support is required from a delivery partner to enable the design delivery and implementation. The Council is inviting supplier views on the proposed service via this market engagement questionnaire.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council is preparing to procure a Strategic Delivery Partner that will support the Council’s three year transformation journey "BEST" to make the Council more modern, efficient, and fit for purpose whilst delivering sustainable financial savings. BEST will transform the way services are delivered and how the Council operates to achieve the best outcomes for its customers and residents. The key aims are improved customer experience, enhanced experience for staff and improved efficiency and effectiveness. Highly specialist support is required from a delivery partner to enable the design delivery and implementation. The Council is inviting supplier views on the proposed service via this market engagement questionnaire.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
15 May 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes