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title: "Consultancy services for Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation business case development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e3b7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-19"
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# Consultancy services for Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation business case development

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e3b7

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council (SCC) has completed the procurement process for consultancy services to develop a business case for Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation. The contract, awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP, covers a 12-month period with a total value of £249,772.50 excluding VAT. This process, classified under the business and management consultancy and related services category, was conducted through a limited procurement method due to extreme urgency, and the contract was signed on 19 February 2025. The project services will be delivered in the Ipswich region, classified as UKH14.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in public sector reorganisation. Large consultancy firms with substantial experience in managing devolution projects are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The involvement of Grant Thornton UK LLP, a well-established consultancy firm, highlights the SCC's focus on engaging firms with a robust track record and specialised capabilities. Businesses aiming to grow through high-value public sector contracts can benefit considerably from similar opportunities.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council (SCC) wishes to award a 12-month contract to Grant Thornton UK LLP to support SCC with the development of a business case for Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultancy services to support SCC with the development of a business case for Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation. Additional information: The value detailed in this notice excludes VAT

### Procurement Information

Suffolk County Council is one of six councils selected for the Governments Devolution Priority Programme. Due to the timescales Suffolk County Council is required to bring in some highly specialised and experienced capacity and capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005754-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £249,772 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005754-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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