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title: "Transition Support for Local Government Reorganisation in Norfolk - AWARD"
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# Transition Support for Local Government Reorganisation in Norfolk - AWARD

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e07092e-9740-40d6-8054-b540b1138d08

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Transition Support for Local Government Reorganisation in Norfolk." This business and management consultancy project falls under the CPV code 79400000 and involves providing support during the local government reorganisation in Norfolk. The award was finalised on 24 March 2026, with the contract period running from 30 March 2026 to 31 March 2029. This procurement was conducted through a mini competition via Lot1a of the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework. Norfolk County Council, located on Martineau Lane, Norwich, oversaw the procurement, which now stands in the 'award' stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in governmental and organisational transitions. The contract, awarded to Inner Circle Consulting Ltd, is valued at £6,323,100, indicating substantial business potential for suitably qualified firms. Although the opportunity does not cater specifically to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a background in public sector consultancy services and the capacity to handle large-scale projects are well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes.

## Notice

In February 2025, the Government wrote to all council leaders in areas with two-tier structures, asking them to put forward proposals for local government reorganisation. The timescale set by Government for authorities in the Devolution Priority Programme area, including Norfolk required Interim Plans to be submitted by 21 March 2025 and Full Proposals by 26 September 2025. The Government announced on 25 March 2025 that it supports 3 unitary councils for the whole of Norfolk. The Council have appointed a consultant to provide transition support for Local Government Reorganisation in Norfolk following the Government's minded-to decision. The appointment was undertaken following a mini competition through Lot1a of the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework (reference 664_25).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c08b61f-10a5-4904-8309-0c0247ec8175 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,323,100 |
| 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORFOLK |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c08b61f-10a5-4904-8309-0c0247ec8175

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c08b61f-10a5-4904-8309-0c0247ec8175
  15th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk

## Provenance

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