Scope
Description
We are seeking to understand the art of the possible - drawing on market insight, innovation and experience - to inform future options, rather than defining fixed solutions or deliverables at this stage.
Transformation ambition
Our ambition is to establish a future ready organisation that is: ready
Financially sustainable and outcome focused focused
Digital and data enabled by design enabled by design
Able to collaborate across traditional boundaries
Equipped with the skills, tools and culture needed to continuously improve
Successful transformation will focus on value creation (improving service outcomes, operational efficiency and staff experience) while maintaining the City Corporation’s distinctive strengths and responsibilities. This organisation carries nearly 1,000 years of history. Our transformation approach must honour that heritage while confidently shaping the organisation for the future.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 August 2026 to 30 August 2029
- Possible extension to 30 August 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
11 March 2026
Engagement process description
The City of London Corporation is conducting Preliminary Market Engagement in advance of a potential future procurement for Future Ready Programme: Strategic Partner for Transformation. Interested suppliers are invited to complete a PME Questionnaire, which is available via the City of London Corporation Sourcing Portal.
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How to Participate:
Suppliers must log in to the City of London Corporation Sourcing Portal to access and submit the PME Questionnaire. All responses must be submitted through the portal only. Project can be searched prj_977 - Future Ready Programme, and the Questionnaire can be searched under PQQ (PQQ_55).
Key Dates:
Deadline for submission of PME Questionnaires: 11th March 2026
No late submissions will be accepted.
Purpose of the PME:
The PME aims to gather supplier insight to help shape the scope, delivery model, commercial approach, and future procurement strategy.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 April 2026
Contracting authority
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYQD-1693-MYXR
PO Box 270
City of London
EC2P 2EJ
United Kingdom
Telephone: 020 7606 3030
Email: CityProc.Operations@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Website: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government