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Consultancy Services for Local Government Reform Proposal

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Consultancy Services for Local Government Reform Proposal" was conducted by Norwich City Council in conjunction with other councils within the East of England, including Breckland, Broadland, Kings Lynn & West Norfolk, North Norfolk, and Great Yarmouth. This tender, classified under the research consultancy services sector, aimed to align with the broader devolution agenda by proposing the establishment of three new unitary councils in Norfolk. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the tendering period having ended on 28 May 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £471,254 GBP, commenced from 5 June 2025 and is set to conclude on 27 September 2025. This procurement process was executed as a further competition under Lot 10 Strategic Projects of the ESPO Framework 664_21.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms experienced in local government reform and organisational restructuring. Given its focus on research consultancy services and its location in the East of England, businesses classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or those involved in voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for participation. Inner Circle Consulting Limited, identified as an SME, successfully secured the contract. This project not only enhances a firm's portfolio and expertise in governmental projects but also strengthens relationships with influential public sector entities like Norwich City Council.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Services for Local Government Reform Proposal

Notice Description

Norwich City Council alongside the councils of Breckland, Broadland, Kings Lynn & West Norfolk, North Norfolk, and Great Yarmouth are collaborating on a significant Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) initiative. The goal is to develop and submit a comprehensive proposal to the Government by 26 September 2025, advocating for the establishment of three new unitary councils in Norfolk. This reorganisation aims to streamline local governance, enhance service delivery, and support the broader devolution agenda.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0056f13-5ab0-412e-a2bc-89d24013a24f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16173368-e065-4f02-b6fd-32e7751a76bd
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
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Framework further competition under Lot 10 Strategic Projects of ESPO Framework 664_21
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£471,254 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£471,254 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2025 - 27 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
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
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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