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Provision of Consultancy Services in respect of Local Government Reorganisation (Call off from ESPO Framework)

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 May 2026 at 08:56

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Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council, in collaboration with ten other local authorities in Hertfordshire, has awarded a contract to Impower Consulting Limited for the provision of consultancy services related to local government reorganisation. The contract was secured through the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) framework, specifically Lot 1a of the ESPO Framework Agreement 664-25, and it follows a selective procurement method concluded with a call-off from the framework. This award stage of the procurement process was finalised on 2nd February 2026, with the contract period extending from 2nd February 2026 to 20th September 2026. The project is located in the East of England, United Kingdom, and is categorised under 'Business and management consultancy services' with a total contract value of £430,552.36.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in public sector management and reorganisation. Companies that are part of existing frameworks such as ESPO may find these opportunities particularly accessible, given that the process adheres to the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 framework setup. Additionally, the contract underscores a favourable environment for SMEs, making it an attractive prospect for smaller companies aiming to secure strategic partnerships within the public sector. While Impower Consulting Limited has won this contract, similar future tenders could provide competitive grounds for such businesses to showcase their ability to support large-scale governmental projects effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Consultancy Services in respect of Local Government Reorganisation (Call off from ESPO Framework)

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council, along with 10 other Hertfordshire local authorities, has appointed the Service Provider as a strategic partner to support development of the proposals for local government reorganisation. The award of this contract was made under the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) framework agreement for the supply of Consultancy Services (Lot 1a of ESPO Framework Agreement 664-25), provided by Impower Consultancy Limited. There was no publication of a call for competition for the award of this contract because this contract was awarded via a framework which was set up under PCR 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dda7d4ab-4c16-448d-8af6-1948406df29a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85b46a9d-7152-429b-9a33-fb7d65f08f47
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£430,552 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£430,552 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 20 Sep 2026 6-12 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8XR
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPOWER CONSULTING

Further Information

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