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Support for the Local Government Reorganisation Preparation Programme

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 May 2026 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by Lancashire County Council, involved awarding a contract for "Support for the Local Government Reorganisation Preparation Programme". Categorised under business and management consultancy services, the contract is aimed at providing external support for the disaggregation of the County Council in preparation for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). The contracting authority, based in Preston, conducted the tender through a direct, below-threshold procurement method without competition. The contract award was completed, with the contract being active from 1st April 2026 to 31st July 2026, with potential extensions up to November if additional capacity is needed. The total contract value was £204,000 (including VAT), and was signed on 27th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in government restructuring and organisational change management. The contract was awarded to Newtrality Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, suggesting that similar firms with expertise in business and management consultancy services could benefit from future opportunities in similar government projects. Enterprises focusing on innovative and strategic planning services, particularly those with experience in public sector transformations, would be well-suited to competing for such contracts, leveraging their ability to provide essential support to governmental bodies during major organisational transitions.

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Notice Title

Support for the Local Government Reorganisation Preparation Programme

Notice Description

External support to prepare for and model the disaggregation of the County Council in preparation for LGR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a684
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049762-2026
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWTRALITY

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