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title: "External Quality Assurance partner for the Local Government Reorganisation Implementation Programme"
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# External Quality Assurance partner for the Local Government Reorganisation Implementation Programme

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ba3cebf-9904-46dd-b15d-1f63a6d9b66f

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## Summary

Somerset County Council has recently concluded a procurement process for an "External Quality Assurance partner for the Local Government Reorganisation Implementation Programme." This contract falls under the category of general management consultancy services, with the procurement process initiated through a mini competition from the Health Trust Europe framework for Business Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services. The tender period concluded on 13 August 2021, and the contract was awarded on 21 November 2021, with an estimated contract value of £664,880. The service will be provided from Taunton, located in the South West region of England, and the contract is effective until 1 July 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms aiming to expand their services within the public sector. Businesses that specialize in management consultancy, particularly those with proven capabilities in quality assurance, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The focus on local government reorganisation suggests an increasing demand for expertise in managing organisational changes, which could benefit firms looking to grow their footprint in the public administration sector.

## Notice

External Quality Assurance partner for the Local Government Reorganisation Implementation Programme. Mini Competition from the Health Trust Europe (HTE) framework for Business Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services (Lot 1) using the framework Capability Matrix to invite providers who were deemed capable to provide this service. Contract awarded 13th December 2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5709b652-8066-410e-bec1-67bef36d090a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 1 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £664,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £664,880 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2021 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5709b652-8066-410e-bec1-67bef36d090a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5709b652-8066-410e-bec1-67bef36d090a
  13th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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