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Local Government Reorganisation Neighbourhood Model Consultancy

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2025 at 12:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Norwich, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement of consultancy services for a "Local Government Reorganisation Neighbourhood Model Consultancy" project. This falls under the business and management consultancy services category, with delivery in regions UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17. The procurement stage is now complete, following a limited competition method due to the project being below the financial threshold. The contract was signed on 1 July 2025, and the work is scheduled to be carried out between 9 July 2025 and 26 September 2025. The final proposal for the government reorganisation is due by 26 September 2025, which is expected to help inform a decision for a preferred unitary authority model in Norfolk.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in local government operations, public sector restructuring, and community development. The project will involve developing a robust, evidence-based model that highlights the benefits, costs, and risks associated with the proposal, making it ideal for businesses with expertise in these areas. Large firms or those with significant experience in strategic consultancy, especially in supporting local authorities, would have been well-positioned to leverage such opportunities for growth through this engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Government Reorganisation Neighbourhood Model Consultancy

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council has commissioned an advisor to support the development of a key element of its full proposal for Local Government Reorganisation, in response to the Government's invitation to submit proposals for new unitary authorities. Following the submission of an Interim Plan in March 2025, the Council is now progressing detailed work to shape its final proposal, due by 26 September 2025. As part of this process, the Council has undertaken a comprehensive options appraisal, which will inform a Cabinet decision on a preferred model for a unitary authority in Norfolk. To support the next phase, the Council has appointed an advisor to co-develop the place leadership, neighbourhood, and community elements of the proposal. The advisor will be expected to deliver a robust, evidence-led model or framework, supported by case studies, an equalities impact assessment, and a clear articulation of benefits, costs, and risks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036423-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,088 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2025 - 26 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
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
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MUTUAL VENTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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