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Strategic Partner - Target Operating Model for Digitisation

Stoke on Trent City Council

Buyer Contact Info

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

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
104166.67 GBP
Gross: 125000.0 GBP
Published
10 Oct 2025, 14:09
Deadline
24 Oct 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064245-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

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

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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