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title: "Provision of Consultancy Services in respect of Local Government Reorganisation (Call off from ESPO Framework)"
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buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Consultancy Services in respect of Local Government Reorganisation (Call off from ESPO Framework)

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dda7d4ab-4c16-448d-8af6-1948406df29a

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council, in collaboration with ten other local authorities in Hertfordshire, has awarded a contract to Impower Consulting Limited for the provision of consultancy services related to local government reorganisation. The contract was secured through the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) framework, specifically Lot 1a of the ESPO Framework Agreement 664-25, and it follows a selective procurement method concluded with a call-off from the framework. This award stage of the procurement process was finalised on 2nd February 2026, with the contract period extending from 2nd February 2026 to 20th September 2026. The project is located in the East of England, United Kingdom, and is categorised under 'Business and management consultancy services' with a total contract value of £430,552.36.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in public sector management and reorganisation. Companies that are part of existing frameworks such as ESPO may find these opportunities particularly accessible, given that the process adheres to the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 framework setup. Additionally, the contract underscores a favourable environment for SMEs, making it an attractive prospect for smaller companies aiming to secure strategic partnerships within the public sector. While Impower Consulting Limited has won this contract, similar future tenders could provide competitive grounds for such businesses to showcase their ability to support large-scale governmental projects effectively.

## Notice

Hertfordshire County Council, along with 10 other Hertfordshire local authorities, has appointed the Service Provider as a strategic partner to support development of the proposals for local government reorganisation. The award of this contract was made under the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) framework agreement for the supply of Consultancy Services (Lot 1a of ESPO Framework Agreement 664-25), provided by Impower Consultancy Limited. There was no publication of a call for competition for the award of this contract because this contract was awarded via a framework which was set up under PCR 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85b46a9d-7152-429b-9a33-fb7d65f08f47 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 20 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £430,552 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £430,552 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8XR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPOWER CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85b46a9d-7152-429b-9a33-fb7d65f08f47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85b46a9d-7152-429b-9a33-fb7d65f08f47
  12th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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