---
title: "IA3708 Local Government Reorganisation Resident Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0559b3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-07"
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# IA3708 Local Government Reorganisation Resident Engagement

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0559b3

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "IA3708 Local Government Reorganisation Resident Engagement" contract, situated in Stafford, UK. The procurement, completed under a direct method without competition as below threshold, focused on engaging a market research agency to assist with resident engagement in the local government reorganisation effort. The contract was awarded to Opinion Research Services (ORS) for up to £45,000, with the active contract period running from 1st July 2025 to 30th September 2025. The main industry category for this service contract is public relations consultancy services, and the location is identified within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market research and public relations consultancy services, particularly those experienced in public sector engagements. Suitable candidates likely include small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering independent and expert engagement strategies. Businesses within the vicinity of Staffordshire or with services tailored to sub-central government bodies may find this area particularly rewarding for nurturing growth and demonstrating expertise in governmental consultancy services.

## Notice

Commissioning an external market research agency to support us in engaging with residents on Local Government Reorganisation, ensuring independence, expertise and added value throughout this process. The price of the contract is up to PS45,000 inc VAT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037680-2025 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPINION RESEARCH SERVICES (ORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 10:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037680-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037680-2025
  7th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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