---
title: "Local Government reform consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058adf"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058adf"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058adf.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058adf.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-20"
---

# Local Government reform consultancy

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058adf

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058adf)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058adf.json)

## Summary

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has recently awarded a contract for consultancy services related to local government reform, under the industry category of business development consultancy services. The procurement falls under the jurisdiction of the UKD41 region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete with KPMG LLP being appointed as the supplier. This contract followed a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract commenced on 29th July 2025 and will conclude on 30th September 2025, with a total gross contract value of £30,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consulting businesses focusing on public sector reform and development to align themselves with government initiatives. While the contract was awarded directly, businesses specialising in similar consultancy services can leverage this example to establish themselves as potential contenders for future direct awards. Larger firms like KPMG LLP were chosen for this project, indicating that significant experience and established presence in providing high-value consultancy services are beneficial traits for competing successfully in such processes.

## Notice

Award of contract for consultancy for local government reform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049989-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 07:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049989-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049989-2025
  20th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://KPMG.CO.UK
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058adf. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058adf.json.