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V4SDDC057 LGR Consultancy

SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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01 May 2026 at 09:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The South Derbyshire District Council has completed the award stage for a consultancy contract titled "V4SDDC057 LGR Consultancy", which falls under the business and management consultancy services category. The procurement relates to the reorganisation of local government in Derbyshire, including the merging of ten councils into either one or two unitary authorities. Strategic services will include the development of programme governance, a data hub, and a public service reform vision. The procurement, valued at £208,103, went through a direct award process and was awarded to KPMG LLP. Services are to be delivered from 8th April 2026 to 29th July 2026, with activities concentrated in England.

This consultancy tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in programme management, data systems integration, and public sector transformation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find suitable opportunities to collaborate or subcontract with KPMG LLP on this initiative, leveraging their expertise in managing complex governmental transformations. This project will likely benefit enterprises experienced in PRINCE2/MSP methodologies, data architecture, and strategic public service reform, positioning them for future opportunities within the evolving local government landscape.

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Notice Title

V4SDDC057 LGR Consultancy

Notice Description

Derbyshire's Local Government Reorganisation represents a significant and complex transformation. The programme will require the consolidation of ten councils into a new governance structure of either one unitary or two unitaries. Outcome 1 - Programme Governance, Planning and Mobilisation The supplier must: * Utilise the established governance structure and ensure Programme Boards and Programmes are properly constituted and organised from the outset, using PRINCE2/MSP methodology. * Support the design of a Programme Management Office (PMO) with definition of roles, reporting lines, escalation routes, and decision pathways, including implementation principles. * Support in the development of programme documentation including the programme brief and the initial programme strategy and programme plans * Strengthen programme governance through risk management, dependency tracking, and overall delivery confidence for the Chief Executives' Group and Strategic Leadership Board. * Provide independent facilitation and structure that supports momentum and consistent collaboration across all ten councils. * Define Day 1 statutory and operational readiness requirements and produce a single integrated programme plan supporting transition to vesting day. * Support Programme and Project level (previously workstreams) mobilisation. Outcome 2 - Data Hub The supplier must: * Design and support the implementation of a centralised data hub including the governance and data architecture to consolidate currently fragmented datasets from all ten councils. Including the provision of data readiness tools, standards and templates. * Develop a validated service taxonomy to standardise data storage, categorisation and definitions * Create a unified, trusted evidence base for service redesign, business cases, financial modelling, and transition planning. * Ensure data consistency for Programme Boards to make informed and timely decisions. * Identify integration opportunities aligned to MHCLG preparatory activities * Support in the development of a MoU/Data Sharing Agreement for the implementation phase Outcome 3 - Public Service Reform (PSR) Vision & Transformation Roadmap The supplier must: * Facilitate design workshops and defining a vision statement * Define shared principles for reformed service delivery. * Produce a transformation roadmap aligned to LGR milestones * Bring real world expertise from previous LGR implementations, ensuring the ten councils follow proven transformation approaches and avoid common pitfalls. * Provide additional transformation capacity to relieve pressure on senior officers and allow councils to maintain business-as-usual delivery. * Strengthen cross council collaboration, alignment and culture-building to prepare for the new single or dual unitary arrangements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddb01328-e5de-4c17-8da5-e256e450d762
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£208,103 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£208,103 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 29 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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
SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWADLINCOTE
Postcode
DE11 0AN
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Derbyshire
Electoral Ward
Swadlincote
Westminster Constituency
South Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

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