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LGR Mobilisation Support

THURROCK COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "LGR Mobilisation Support" contract initiated by Thurrock Council in Grays, United Kingdom, falls under the award stage and involves services in the business and management consultancy industry category. The contract, valued at £69,900 (excluding VAT), was awarded to COMMERCIALLY PUBLIC LTD on 13 April 2026, with a contract period from 1 May 2026 to 31 October 2026. This contract, relevant to businesses within the UK regions UKH and UKK, offers a strategic consulting package aligned to the post-decision and design phase of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," and the main procurement category is services, targeting consultancy firms specifically.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for consultancy businesses specialising in business and management services, especially those with experience in working with public authorities. Firms like COMMERCIALLY PUBLIC LTD, who are familiar with sub-central government operations and the complexities of LGR, are well-suited to bid for similar opportunities. This contract exemplifies prospects for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their portfolio by engaging with local councils and enhancing public sector service delivery.

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Notice Title

LGR Mobilisation Support

Notice Description

A focused package of implementation support aligned to the immediate post-decision and design phase of LGR. The support mirrors the structure, tone and discipline of the earlier Readiness Support proposal, while reflecting the expanded scope and risk profile of implementation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034589-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£69,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMERCIALLY PUBLIC

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