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Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of consultancy services regarding the Local Government Reorganisation

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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12 Jun 2025 at 14:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Epping Forest District Council focused on appointing a supplier for consultancy services concerning the Local Government Reorganisation of Essex. The procurement, identified under the title "Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of consultancy services regarding the Local Government Reorganisation", falls within the business and management consultancy industry category. The location specified for this tender is within the United Kingdom, particularly the region identified as UKH. The procurement followed a direct method, proceeding below the threshold without competition, and has reached the award stage with the procurement status marked as complete. Key dates include the contract period commencing on 1st May 2025 and concluding on 30th September 2025, with the award issued on 12th June 2025.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in local government restructuring and management advisory. The contract awarded to REED TALENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED highlights the potential for large-scale enterprises to engage in such consultancy projects without the necessity of an open competition process. Businesses operating within the services sector, with competencies in handling public authority operations, would find this type of contract advantageous for expanding their influence and portfolio in public sector engagements. Such opportunities encourage professional growth by allowing service providers to contribute to important regional structural reorganisation initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of consultancy services regarding the Local Government Reorganisation

Notice Description

Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of consultancy services regarding the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) of Essex.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0547e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032024-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£232,743 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 4BZ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping West & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED TALENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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