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Transition Support for Local Government Reorganisation in Norfolk - AWARD

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 May 2026 at 08:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Transition Support for Local Government Reorganisation in Norfolk." This business and management consultancy project falls under the CPV code 79400000 and involves providing support during the local government reorganisation in Norfolk. The award was finalised on 24 March 2026, with the contract period running from 30 March 2026 to 31 March 2029. This procurement was conducted through a mini competition via Lot1a of the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework. Norfolk County Council, located on Martineau Lane, Norwich, oversaw the procurement, which now stands in the 'award' stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in governmental and organisational transitions. The contract, awarded to Inner Circle Consulting Ltd, is valued at £6,323,100, indicating substantial business potential for suitably qualified firms. Although the opportunity does not cater specifically to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a background in public sector consultancy services and the capacity to handle large-scale projects are well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transition Support for Local Government Reorganisation in Norfolk - AWARD

Notice Description

In February 2025, the Government wrote to all council leaders in areas with two-tier structures, asking them to put forward proposals for local government reorganisation. The timescale set by Government for authorities in the Devolution Priority Programme area, including Norfolk required Interim Plans to be submitted by 21 March 2025 and Full Proposals by 26 September 2025. The Government announced on 25 March 2025 that it supports 3 unitary councils for the whole of Norfolk. The Council have appointed a consultant to provide transition support for Local Government Reorganisation in Norfolk following the Government's minded-to decision. The appointment was undertaken following a mini competition through Lot1a of the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework (reference 664_25).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e07092e-9740-40d6-8054-b540b1138d08
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c08b61f-10a5-4904-8309-0c0247ec8175
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,323,100 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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