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Local Government reform consultancy

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council

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20 Aug 2025 at 08:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has recently awarded a contract for consultancy services related to local government reform, under the industry category of business development consultancy services. The procurement falls under the jurisdiction of the UKD41 region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete with KPMG LLP being appointed as the supplier. This contract followed a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract commenced on 29th July 2025 and will conclude on 30th September 2025, with a total gross contract value of £30,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consulting businesses focusing on public sector reform and development to align themselves with government initiatives. While the contract was awarded directly, businesses specialising in similar consultancy services can leverage this example to establish themselves as potential contenders for future direct awards. Larger firms like KPMG LLP were chosen for this project, indicating that significant experience and established presence in providing high-value consultancy services are beneficial traits for competing successfully in such processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Government reform consultancy

Notice Description

Award of contract for consultancy for local government reform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058adf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049989-2025
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

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 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
Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Postcode Area
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG LLP

Further Information

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