---
title: "Support for the Local Government Reorganisation Preparation Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a684"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-27"
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# Support for the Local Government Reorganisation Preparation Programme

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a684

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## Summary

This procurement process, led by Lancashire County Council, involved awarding a contract for "Support for the Local Government Reorganisation Preparation Programme". Categorised under business and management consultancy services, the contract is aimed at providing external support for the disaggregation of the County Council in preparation for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). The contracting authority, based in Preston, conducted the tender through a direct, below-threshold procurement method without competition. The contract award was completed, with the contract being active from 1st April 2026 to 31st July 2026, with potential extensions up to November if additional capacity is needed. The total contract value was £204,000 (including VAT), and was signed on 27th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in government restructuring and organisational change management. The contract was awarded to Newtrality Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, suggesting that similar firms with expertise in business and management consultancy services could benefit from future opportunities in similar government projects. Enterprises focusing on innovative and strategic planning services, particularly those with experience in public sector transformations, would be well-suited to competing for such contracts, leveraging their ability to provide essential support to governmental bodies during major organisational transitions.

## Notice

External support to prepare for and model the disaggregation of the County Council in preparation for LGR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049762-2026 |
| 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 | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £170,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 13:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049762-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049762-2026
  27th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.newtrality.co.uk
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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