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Consultancy Advice/Services

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2025 at 15:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Watford Borough Council, involves the provision of consultancy advice and services for Local Government Reorganisation in Hertfordshire. This direct procurement was concluded below the threshold without competition, focusing on programme management, governance, and resource mobilisation. The contract has been awarded to Impower Consulting Ltd for a total value of £86,047. The award, finalised on 1st May 2025, is part of a complete procurement stage, with the contract period starting on 5th June 2025 and ending on 11th May 2026. Key dates included the publication of the contract award notice on 3rd June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business analysis, project management, and research consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in consultancy and advisory services are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, especially those related to public sector reforms and organisational change. The project's focus on rapid mobilisation and governance arrangements points towards a demand for businesses that can offer agile solutions and meet stringent government deadlines. As Watford Borough Council is a sub-central government entity, businesses familiar with public sector dynamics and statutory compliance will find similar procurement processes beneficial for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Advice/Services

Notice Description

To provide intensive support to establish and mobilise programme management, governance and resourcing arrangements at pace for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Hertfordshire. The councils must act immediately to secure the necessary services to meet the government's deadlines and ensure compliance with statutory expectations. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=955681187

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052bc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029600-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,047 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 11 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mitchelle Kasimu
Contact Email
mitchelle.kasimu@watford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPOWER CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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