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title: "Framework for the provision of Consultants in the Pursuit of Local Government Reorganisation for a Bay Unitary"
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# Framework for the provision of Consultants in the Pursuit of Local Government Reorganisation for a Bay Unitary

Buyer: LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97ddf091-6a26-41c9-beac-3f7bcda70684

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancaster City Council seeking consultants for a framework aimed at supporting local government reorganisation within a bay unitary area. The tender, titled "Framework for the provision of Consultants in the Pursuit of Local Government Reorganisation for a Bay Unitary," falls under the category of business development consultancy services. This open procedure tender was published on 3rd February 2021, with a tender period that ended on 5th March 2021. The contract is set to run from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2025, with a total contract value of £2,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy services related to business development and local government operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process aims to foster their involvement. Businesses with expertise in local government restructuring, organisational consultancy, and strategic planning would be well-suited to compete and fulfil the requirements outlined by Lancaster City Council.

## Notice

Framework for the provision of Consultants in the Pursuit of Local Government Reorganisation for a Bay Unitary all documents available via the Chest supplier portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b24d41dc-422e-4d68-9d03-08e52d6d3e81 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2021 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b24d41dc-422e-4d68-9d03-08e52d6d3e81
- 3 Feb 2021 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cc3013-4677-4f2b-8360-65712caa1b8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b24d41dc-422e-4d68-9d03-08e52d6d3e81
  13th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cc3013-4677-4f2b-8360-65712caa1b8f
  3rd February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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