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CONSULTANCY AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF LGR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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09 Oct 2025 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is overseeing the contracting process for a consultancy agreement titled "CONSULTANCY AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF LGR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES." This service-based procurement falls under the construction consultancy services sector, primarily aimed at constructing a Local Government Reform (LGR) Business Case and Transition Plan. The contract, awarded to Arcadis Consulting (UK) Ltd, commenced on 18th August 2025 and is set to conclude by 18th December 2025, with a gross value of £162,000. The procurement was completed via a direct method, deemed 'Below threshold - without competition,' indicating no formal competition process was held. Key tasks include preparing proposals for submission to central government by November 2025, with delivery expected in the UKF21 region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement represents valuable opportunities for firms specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in local government reform and construction consultancy. Given the nature of the project, large-scale consultancy firms like Arcadis Consulting may find this procurement particularly aligned with their capabilities to handle complex, government-related advisory tasks. Businesses with a proven track record in strategic planning, government consultations, and transition management would be well-suited to thrive in similar future opportunities initiated by local authorities exploring government reforms.

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Notice Title

CONSULTANCY AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF LGR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Notice Description

Leicester City Council (LCC) is seeking consultancy support to develop a robust and evidence-based Local Government Reform (LGR) Business Case and Transition Plan in preparation for submission to central government by November 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063569-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Krishna Radia
Contact Email
krishna.radia@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK

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