--- title: "GB-Norwich: The Future of Local Government in Localities-District Council's Network Toolkit" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1e9cb191-b3da-40c1-a140-bb70df19d4de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1e9cb191-b3da-40c1-a140-bb70df19d4de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e9cb191-b3da-40c1-a140-bb70df19d4de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e9cb191-b3da-40c1-a140-bb70df19d4de.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH NORFOLK COUNCIL" published: "2017-08-30" --- # GB-Norwich: The Future of Local Government in Localities-District Council's Network Toolkit Buyer: SOUTH NORFOLK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e9cb191-b3da-40c1-a140-bb70df19d4de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1e9cb191-b3da-40c1-a140-bb70df19d4de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e9cb191-b3da-40c1-a140-bb70df19d4de.json) ## Summary The South Norfolk Council is seeking a provider for a project titled "The Future of Local Government in Localities-District Council's Network Toolkit". This initiative aims to assist district councils in transforming local government services across the East of England. The tender, classified under the business services category (CPV code 79000000), is currently in the Tender stage and was published on 30 August 2017. Proposals are due by 15 September 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 9 October 2017 and run until 31 December 2018. The total contract value is set at £50,000, with a minimum value of £25,000, following an open procurement method. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the consulting sector, particularly those with expertise in local government transformation and service delivery optimisation. Businesses capable of developing practical toolkits or consultancy services aimed at enhancing public sector efficiency would find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging in this project could enable businesses to establish valuable relationships with local government entities while contributing to innovative solutions that meet community needs. ## Notice The District Councils' Network (DCN) is a cross-party member led network of all 200 district councils who are members of the Local Government Association. The DCN are a Special Interest Group of the Local Government Association (LGA), and provide a single voice for district councils within the LGA. The DCN is commissioning this piece of work via one of its member councils, SNC. It will be the DCN officer team and associated policy officers that will be the key contact points for this piece of work with the provider. The DCN is commissioning a provider to develop a 'Future of Local Government in Localities Toolkit' to support district councils to get the best solutions for people and place in any local government transformation. Up and down the country districts are working with their districts and wider local authority and public sector partners to transform the way they deliver services in their area. From super district mergers in East Suffolk to unitary proposals in Buckinghamshire and Dorset, local authorities are considering the most effective way to deliver services to the people and places they serve. The DCN believes the principles underpinning local government transformation should be built on serving localities at a scale that resonates with their economy and community. The DCN wants to ensure that any future local government transformation is rooted in the principle of optimum outcomes for people and place and wants to support its membership to achieve this. We want to support districts in determining the best structural and non-structural models to deliver services at the right level by providing them with a tool to assess and evaluate their options based on the outcomes they want to achieve and their vision and equip them to taking the next steps on their transformation journey. We want Districts to share their knowledge and support each other to best serve their residents in an evolving local government landscape filled with challenges and opportunities. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4ac5b3c-e3d5-4b86-9f42-307948a6d1aa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Oct 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH NORFOLK COUNCIL | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR15 2XE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | South Norfolk | | Electoral ward | Stratton | | Westminster constituency | South Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 30 Aug 2017 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4ac5b3c-e3d5-4b86-9f42-307948a6d1aa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4ac5b3c-e3d5-4b86-9f42-307948a6d1aa 30th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Norwich:-The-Future-of-Local-Government-in-Localities-District-Council%27s-Network-Toolkit/M4MRU9376D Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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