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title: "CST251 - Local Government Reform Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-26"
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# CST251 - Local Government Reform Support

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89eb7c56-eb90-46c5-9ea5-a82d2492aa82

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "CST251 - Local Government Reform Support" with a focus on research and development services, alongside business and management consultancy. The awarded contract, valued at £160,000, was granted through a direct procurement method to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. The primary aim is to support the proposal development for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) to be submitted to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The contract, effective from 22nd August 2025 until 31st October 2025, is set in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process reached its award stage as of 20th August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large consulting firms possessing expertise in public sector reform and management services. Businesses that can deliver comprehensive research and consultancy services may find valuable opportunities in such government contracts, enabling them to expand their portfolios and demonstrate competency in large-scale reform projects. However, smaller enterprises and voluntary or community sector entities were deemed unsuitable for this contract, indicating a preference for sizeable, well-established suppliers like PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

## Notice

Support to produce a full proposal of the preferred option for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) for submission to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53a16b3d-9649-44e2-8d07-b989d262069f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53a16b3d-9649-44e2-8d07-b989d262069f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53a16b3d-9649-44e2-8d07-b989d262069f
  26th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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