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Southern & Mid Staffordshire Local Government Reorganisation Consultancy Support

EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 May 2025 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Southern & Mid Staffordshire Local Government Reorganisation Consultancy Support contract, initiated by East Staffordshire Borough Council, involved the appointment of a consultancy firm to assist in the local government reorganisation. The procurement process, classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, was categorised as 'services' and covered the regions of East Staffordshire, Cannock Chase, Lichfield, South Staffordshire, Stafford, and Tamworth in the UKG2 region. The procurement was part of a limited procedure executed via a direct award, under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) MCF3 Framework (RM6187), with the award issued on 28th April 2025. The tender stage has been completed, with KPMG LLP selected as the supplier to spearhead the consultancy, following an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms experienced in local government operations and reorganisations, especially those possessing a strong track record with governmental frameworks such as the CCS. Businesses that can offer comprehensive assessments and strategic guidance for improving service delivery, community empowerment, and financial resilience stand to benefit greatly. Firms that specialise in integrating local government functions and enhancing their operational efficiency would be particularly well-suited to such projects. The contract value of £185,000 provides an opportunity for sustainable business growth within the public sector consultancy landscape.

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Notice Title

Southern & Mid Staffordshire Local Government Reorganisation Consultancy Support

Notice Description

To appoint a professional services firm experienced in local government reorganisation, to support East Staffordshire Borough Council, Cannock Chase District Council, Lichfield District Council, South Staffordshire District Council, Stafford Borough Council and Tamworth Borough Council in the necessary local government reorganisation work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The primary objective of this consultancy support is to enable the comprehensive assessment of the potential for improved service delivery, community power and financial resilience in line with Local Government Reorganisation principles.

Procurement Information

The contract has been awarded under a direct award via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) MCF3 Framework (RM6187) for a professional services firm experienced in local government reorganisation. The contract has been awarded in accordance with the principles of direct award within the CCS framework (RM6187).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028466-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sean Loughran
Contact Email
procurement@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1283508269

Buyer Location

Locality
BURTON-UPON- TRENT
Postcode
DE14 2EB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
East Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Shobnall
Westminster Constituency
Burton and Uttoxeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

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