---
title: "HBC LGR Evidence Base HEX2601"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05501d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-19"
---

# HBC LGR Evidence Base HEX2601

Buyer: HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05501d

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## Summary

Hastings Borough Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "HBC LGR Evidence Base HEX2601," focusing on research consultancy services to support the council's Local Government Reorganisation options. The buying organisation, Hastings Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in the Hastings region of the United Kingdom, engaged in this direct procurement process. The contract was awarded to LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS LLP, based in London, and entails the collation of an evidence base. The procurement method utilised was below threshold without competition, with key dates including the contract signing on 3rd June 2025 and its end date on 15th July 2025. The entire procurement process falls under the 'Award' stage, with the transaction being valued at £37,500 with gross amounting to £45,000.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations offering research consultancy services, as it emphasises specialised consultancy work within the public sector. Such opportunities often allow businesses to establish or strengthen their presence within governmental projects and frameworks. SMEs, like LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS LLP, which have the capability to provide targeted consultancy services, are well-positioned to pursue similar procurement opportunities, especially where contracts are brought forward through direct and efficient procurement processes without competition. Business growth can be fostered through gaining valuable public sector experience and establishing credentials in the UK Government's tenders.

## Notice

This is to carry out collating an evidence base to inform the Hastings Council's options for Local Government Reorganisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033752-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2025 - 15 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HASTINGS |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN34 3UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2025 at 13:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033752-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033752-2025
  19th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://localpartnerships.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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