Buyer Name: Stoke on Trent City Council
Buyer Address: Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent, UKG23, ST4 1HH, United Kingdom
Contact Email: categorymanagement@stoke.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Stoke on Trent City Council
Buyer Address: Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent, UKG23, ST4 1HH, United Kingdom
Contact Email: categorymanagement@stoke.gov.uk
This procurement will follow a two-stage process under a below-threshold open competition. Stage 1 will involve the use of a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) to assess supplier suitability. Shortlisted suppliers will then be invited to submit a full tender response in Stage 2. Engagement of a strategic partner to co-develop and implement a comprehensive Target Operating Model (TOM) for business support and administrative functions across the organisation. The initiative will focus on streamlining internal operations, reducing manual processing, and modernising service delivery through ethical and effective use of automation. The partner would be engaged in 2 phases; to review and identify the opportunities and then to support the deployment of relevant technology into the organisation. The outcome expected in the first phase would be a target operating model identifying where AI and digital could automate processes or services.
No linked documents found for this notice.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064245-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 104,166.67
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 125,000.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-11-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-05-01T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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