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Consultancy services for Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation business case development

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council (SCC) has completed the procurement process for consultancy services to develop a business case for Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation. The contract, awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP, covers a 12-month period with a total value of £249,772.50 excluding VAT. This process, classified under the business and management consultancy and related services category, was conducted through a limited procurement method due to extreme urgency, and the contract was signed on 19 February 2025. The project services will be delivered in the Ipswich region, classified as UKH14.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in public sector reorganisation. Large consultancy firms with substantial experience in managing devolution projects are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The involvement of Grant Thornton UK LLP, a well-established consultancy firm, highlights the SCC's focus on engaging firms with a robust track record and specialised capabilities. Businesses aiming to grow through high-value public sector contracts can benefit considerably from similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Consultancy services for Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation business case development

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council (SCC) wishes to award a 12-month contract to Grant Thornton UK LLP to support SCC with the development of a business case for Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultancy services to support SCC with the development of a business case for Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation. Additional information: The value detailed in this notice excludes VAT

Procurement Information

Suffolk County Council is one of six councils selected for the Governments Devolution Priority Programme. Due to the timescales Suffolk County Council is required to bring in some highly specialised and experienced capacity and capability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005754-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£249,772 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gillian Glanville
Contact Email
gillian.glanville@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473264478

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

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