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title: "V4SDDC057 LGR Consultancy"
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# V4SDDC057 LGR Consultancy

Buyer: SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be2b7d2a-8d82-4ee7-97b5-8754e67831b1

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## Summary

The South Derbyshire District Council has completed the award stage for a consultancy contract titled "V4SDDC057 LGR Consultancy", which falls under the business and management consultancy services category. The procurement relates to the reorganisation of local government in Derbyshire, including the merging of ten councils into either one or two unitary authorities. Strategic services will include the development of programme governance, a data hub, and a public service reform vision. The procurement, valued at £208,103, went through a direct award process and was awarded to KPMG LLP. Services are to be delivered from 8th April 2026 to 29th July 2026, with activities concentrated in England.

This consultancy tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in programme management, data systems integration, and public sector transformation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find suitable opportunities to collaborate or subcontract with KPMG LLP on this initiative, leveraging their expertise in managing complex governmental transformations. This project will likely benefit enterprises experienced in PRINCE2/MSP methodologies, data architecture, and strategic public service reform, positioning them for future opportunities within the evolving local government landscape.

## Notice

Derbyshire's Local Government Reorganisation represents a significant and complex transformation. The programme will require the consolidation of ten councils into a new governance structure of either one unitary or two unitaries. Outcome 1 - Programme Governance, Planning and Mobilisation The supplier must: * Utilise the established governance structure and ensure Programme Boards and Programmes are properly constituted and organised from the outset, using PRINCE2/MSP methodology. * Support the design of a Programme Management Office (PMO) with definition of roles, reporting lines, escalation routes, and decision pathways, including implementation principles. * Support in the development of programme documentation including the programme brief and the initial programme strategy and programme plans * Strengthen programme governance through risk management, dependency tracking, and overall delivery confidence for the Chief Executives' Group and Strategic Leadership Board. * Provide independent facilitation and structure that supports momentum and consistent collaboration across all ten councils. * Define Day 1 statutory and operational readiness requirements and produce a single integrated programme plan supporting transition to vesting day. * Support Programme and Project level (previously workstreams) mobilisation. Outcome 2 - Data Hub The supplier must: * Design and support the implementation of a centralised data hub including the governance and data architecture to consolidate currently fragmented datasets from all ten councils. Including the provision of data readiness tools, standards and templates. * Develop a validated service taxonomy to standardise data storage, categorisation and definitions * Create a unified, trusted evidence base for service redesign, business cases, financial modelling, and transition planning. * Ensure data consistency for Programme Boards to make informed and timely decisions. * Identify integration opportunities aligned to MHCLG preparatory activities * Support in the development of a MoU/Data Sharing Agreement for the implementation phase Outcome 3 - Public Service Reform (PSR) Vision & Transformation Roadmap The supplier must: * Facilitate design workshops and defining a vision statement * Define shared principles for reformed service delivery. * Produce a transformation roadmap aligned to LGR milestones * Bring real world expertise from previous LGR implementations, ensuring the ten councils follow proven transformation approaches and avoid common pitfalls. * Provide additional transformation capacity to relieve pressure on senior officers and allow councils to maintain business-as-usual delivery. * Strengthen cross council collaboration, alignment and culture-building to prepare for the new single or dual unitary arrangements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddb01328-e5de-4c17-8da5-e256e450d762 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2026 - 29 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £208,103 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £208,103 |
| 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 | SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWADLINCOTE |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE11 0AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | South Derbyshire |
| Electoral ward | Swadlincote |
| Westminster constituency | South Derbyshire |
| 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 | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddb01328-e5de-4c17-8da5-e256e450d762

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddb01328-e5de-4c17-8da5-e256e450d762
  1st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/

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