Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 8, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Having been duly proposed and seconded, the Executive Resolved to:- 1)    Appoint the proposed supplier as outlined in the Confidential Tender Evaluation Report at Appendix B to engage as the Council’s Strategic Transformation Partner to work alongside the Council to deliver the Inspiring Innovation Transformation Plan. 2)    Note the initial budget of the tendered price from the preferred supplier as set out in Confidential Tender Evaluation Report (Appendix B) and, agree to allocate up to £1.5m for this initial phase of transformation activity from the Transformation Budget. 3)    Delegate authority to Executive Director Resources, Strategy and Transformation in consultation with the Section 151 Officer and Lead Member for Transformation, Human Resources and Localities to finalise the terms of the contract for the Strategic Transformation Partner. 4)    Endorse the Somerset Council People Strategy 2025-28 (Appendix C) that demonstrated the alignment with our overall Transformation approach noting that approval of the People Strategy was a matter for the HR Committee in October. 5)    Consider the Corporate and Resources Scrutiny comments and recommendations following their meetings on 30th July and 27th August contained in paragraphs 30 and 32 of this report and to report back to Corporate and Resources Scrutiny Committee on a quarterly basis.